A Tribute to MY Aggies

At the beginning of this season I was often asked at the beginning of the season "What is up with you Aggies?" I would then reply, "I don't know but don't give up on them." Remember that shaky start to the season? Well, I do. I remember at I was mostly shocked and I wondered where my Aggies were, then I remembered that if someone is a true fan, they will stick with them through the thick and the thin. I never gave up on these Aggies when so many people did. I knew deep down that they would make the best of this season. Well, I think they did just that..

Here are my personal highlights, memories and tid-bits that I thought of that made this season special:

1. Beating BYU at home. The signs, standing in line, running to get a seat, and plugging my ears most of the game because it was so loud.
2. 'Wild' Bill. Put Utah State on the map.
3. Jared Quayle (OK I put Bill before Jared but I needed to get him out of the way). What is there to say about a player like JQ. He is a heck of a ball player. He will be greatly missed by the fans as well as this Aggie basketball team.
4. Coach Morrill getting his 500th win.
5. "I believe...." Chant and "Wining team loosing team"
6.Tai Wesley, his post moves make me smile. He does them with such precision and aggressiveness that he scores most every time.
7. Going along with Tai, he didn't foul out as much this season!
8. Pooh's Defense. His new moves to the basket and his 3 point shot. "You got Poohed on" chant.
9. Brian Green. Hustle. Fly. Score. Reload. That about does it for him.
10. Tyler Newbold's high basketball IQ. He is a smart guy.
11. Nate Bendall, filled some very big shoes this season left behind by Gary. He did very well. I love his hook shot. It puts a smile on my face.
12. Brady Jardine. Dunk. Block. Dunk again. For a while I only thought that he could score by dunking the ball, then he showed that he could hit some out side shots.
13. The masks. Jaxon first, then Brady, and finally Tai.
14. Oh, I forgot to mention Jared's rebounding.
15. Modou's long arms. He showed that he could be physical.
16. Matt, and his great attitude. He didn't complain even though he didn't get to play much. I think he is going to be our big guy scoring the three's next year.
17. Preston Medlin. What a freshman?! Didn't play much but did outstanding in the preseason. He can shoot!
18. Tyrone White. This Aggie team is going to be great. We have some very very talented bench players.
19. Jaxon, I did cringe and get scared when you came into the game. But you got better through the season. Always running.
20. Seeing the transformation of this Aggie team after the two tough losses at the beginning of the WAC.
21.Watching a TEAM every game.
22. Listening the post game show after every game, and guessing who would be on the post game show with Al.
23. Recognizing each players voice on the radio.
24. Winning 23+ games for what the 11th year straight?
25. Sitting in the Spectrum with 2 amazing sisters every game. Thanks for putting up with your overly passionate sister!
26. Having a best friend who would wear everything Aggie with me to school(get funny looks) on game days. Thanks Hay.
27. Being an Aggie.
28. Getting out of school to watch the first round WAC Tournament game. Thanks Mom and Dad.
29. Learning to become a better basketball player by watching this Aggie TEAM.
30. The Ally-oop from Brady to Tyler.
31. The wicked picks from Brady when we were breaking the press.
32. Watching the Aggies give it their All.

I know this season ended with a disappointing loss in the NCAA first round. I believe that I witnessed every game was a TEAM. I can't stress that enough. If you got anything from this ridiculously long post is that they are a TEAM. I have often wondered how they do it game after game, practice after practice. Someday it would be cool to meet Stew Morrill and ask him a question or two. Or even talk to Tai, Nate, Brady, or any posty I want to learn to be like them.

Thanks everyone for reading this blog and putting up with me for five grueling months of basketball. I am a very passionate Aggie fan and my family has to put up with that. So thanks, Dad, Mom, Kim, Heather, Nate(even though you are in Ecuador) and Mugs. You are some of the best people around.

In the words of a Coach "Lets keep this thing going."

Go Aggies!