The Gossner Classic

I was sitting at the game last night and I knew exactly what I wanted to write about for this blog. And surprisingly enough it is not 100% about basketball.

Last night I really noticed something neat at the game. Section H is part of the student section and is usually the "sitting" student section. However, during the Gossner Classic those seats are given to Gossner employees and affiliates. This means only one thing: kids.Families come to these games and that is special. Special because it was this tournament that my love for Aggie basketball was born. I don't know if it was my first game in the Spectrum or not, but it was the first game I remember. I don't have a lot of memories of that game but that I was sitting at the top of Section F with my family, and just before half time Nate Harris hit a half court shot. On that one basket my love for the Spectrum and Aggie basketball began. So some where last night a little child probably experienced their first of many Aggie games.  And their life changing moment that started their love could be that monstrous dunk by Kyisean Reed! Some people criticize the Gossner Classic because it does not bring in the best teams, but I love it. I love it because I was able to go to a game, when normally I would have not have had that opportunity. Who knows, I could have turned out a Cougar?!


Here are my few thoughts on the games. I only made it to the Thursday and Saturday's games and really saw some improvements.

• Reed is a beast, and he is really playing hard. Love this guy.
• Medlin figured it out. 
• I hate to say this but I was getting a little frustrated with him. He looked like he was only going threw the motions the past couple of games. But I am happy to say I saw a change in his game from Thursdays game to Saturday's. 
• Davis is a baller. He knows the game and he will be fun to watch in the coming years.
• Very pleased with the play of Marvin Jean, he took the opportunity that was given to him and has done great things.
• When Jarred Shaw is in the game(physically and mentally) he can and will be a fantastic player.
• Matt Lopez, the giant, has potential.

The team heads out on the road for the opening weekend of WAC play. They play at UT San Antonio and Texas St. It will be interesting to see how this first weekend works out. I remember in past seasons this trip can be pretty horrific in terms of the teams playing...


Side Note: Last night while driving up to the game I was listening to Coach Morrill on the radio and once again I was amazed at how cool that man is. I told Heather walking up the stairs and passing the parking lot right out side the Spectrum that one of my goals in life is to be able to park up there for Aggie games (that means I pay a lot for my seats), and my dream would to be a fly on the wall during a Coach Morrill practice! Wouldn't that be the most awesome thing? So their you have it a goal and a dream of Kylie Elwood!

Merry Christmas!