As Week 10 comes to an end, I couldn’t be more thankful, proud, and exhausted. On Wednesday this past week, I flew to Houston to the Final Four with the OU Spirit Program. I was so excited to be chosen to cheer at the final basketball tournament this year. When we arrived in Houston, we attended many appearances for alumni, participated in photoshoots and commercials for new stations such as CBS, and practiced for for the game. We waited anxiously for the OU men’s basketball team to play on Saturday night. Finally, when the day came, we sent the team off on their bus to the NRG stadium in Downtown Houston. When we arrived at the NRG stadium, the arena was packed and I was taken back when I realized I would be cheering at the largest event in collegiate athletics. It was absolutely breathtaking and so surreal to be at the Final Four in the middle of all the action. Unfortunately, the outcome of the game didn’t turnout the way we wanted. The Sooners had an incredible season and I am so proud of everything the team has accomplished these past few years! Coach Kruger is an absolute class act in times of adversity and his players resemble this characteristic as well. I am so thankful for the opportunity to cheer on the best basketball team in the nation on the biggest stage. As I return to Norman this afternoon, I am feeling a mix of emotions. I feel sad because of the bitter loss and the way the season ended but also I feel happy and content for the trip to Houston with my teammates was one to remember. I can’t wait to see the OU men’s basketball team continue to grow next year. Although it is sad to see the senior starters - Buddy, Spangler, Cousins, Woodard, leave this year, I know they will achieve great things in the future and I know Coach Kruger will continue his legacy with the new team next season.
BOOMER SOONER!
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| Final Four 2016, (Personal Photo taken April 2016) |
