Well, it is the day after the Sunflower Showdown. I guess I am just the atypical KSU fan. I give kudos to Bill Self. I do not cheer for whoever KU plays. I thought Sheron Collins checking back into the game after the pain he appeared to be in when he limped off the court was absolutely amazing. The officials did not loose the game for KSU. Officials do not have that power in any sporting event (and this is after me being 8 feet onto a basketball court unsuccessfully trying to get a time out called earlier this week).
One of my friends (who is from California) characterized the difference between the K-State fan and the KU fan. (Please keep in mind this is a broad generalization and does not represent every KSU or KU fan.) "The day after a loss, the K-State fan is optimistic and upbeat. They are discussing the positives of the game, they are crediting the other team for a game well played, and are overly optimistic that they'll get 'em next time. The KU fan is sullen, angry, and kicking the family pet." The other interesting thing he brought up is that everyone in Kansas is forced to take a side. People who did not even attend KU or K-State proudly display either the crimson and blue, or purple. If you attended Bethany College, why would you have a giant powercat flag in your front yard? If you graduated from Baker University, why display a Jayhawk tag on the front of your car? Shockers, Swedes, Hornets, Tigers, Ichabods, Blue Dragons, Thunderbirds, Blue Jays, (insert your Kansas college or juco here) graduates, stand up and be counted!!!!!
So the question is, have we really progressed as a state since the Civil War? Are we still choosing sides based on a political question that no long exists? Until then, we have 2 schools ranked in the top 25 teams in the nation and I am loving the ride.
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