Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Never in doubt

Let's see Federer do this.After any WVU miracle those are the first words I always say to my Dad. Louisville in O.T., Rutgers in O.T., tonight in the NIT Final Four v. Mississippi State. Anyone who thinks the NIT doesn't matter wasn't watching the game with a WVU fan or didn't observe the crowd's reaction to Darris Nichol's three to win the game with 2 seconds left.

The Mountaineers jumped to an early lead that anyone interested missed due to ESPN showing Pennis. State battled back by using the offensive strategy of drive to the rim which seemed to confuse WVU for the remainder of the first half and the first 10 minutes of the second half. Once WVU remembered to STOP THE BALL, the offense became pretty stagnant for Miss. State. WVU overcame 37% shooting from the field and 62.5% from the line to advance to the NIT finals. Nichols lead WVU the entire night and ignited the comeback with drives for scores or dishes leading to layups for others. Nichols scored 17 points, Frank had 16, and Ruoff had 10 for the Mountaineers.

However, this night will be remembered, by those who care, for Nichol's shot through the heart of Mississippi State. WVU had missed three shots from Young, Smalligan, and Butler the previous possession and Nichols had a three fall short and off a Bulldog with the clock down to 2 seconds to set up the shot. The play was a simple fake a pick and fade to the open spot then hit an impossible fadeaway. Only no one bothered to tell Darris that the shot was impossible. I don't think it matters to a single Mountaineer fan what the importance of the NIT is at this point. This team has been a joy to watch during this run and we are all thankful they got to keep playing and played to win instead of sulking over the NCAA snub. And to channel Will Ferrell "Good night doctor. . . and it feels good."

Here is a replay of Nichol's shot:



Here is Ferrell on Sportscenter:

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Well said sir; however, what movie is that will ferrell quote from?

letsplaytummysticks said...

He was giving lines for Kenny Mayne to use after big plays when doing highlights during a Sportscenter interview last night. His two were:

1. HOLY TORNADO !!!! and
2. Good night doctor. . . and it feels so good.

Anonymous said...

Ah yes...I remember now, thanks. Holy Tornado!

Anonymous said...

I ate three tacos after the big win last night... mmm... tacos.

letsplaytummysticks said...

Why stop at three? Darris had 17 total points.

Anonymous said...

I was a little nervous. Sometimes I go as far as 8 or 10. Sometimes I just measure it in pounds. Those are the times when I stock up on various burritos.

letsplaytummysticks said...

Just remember, sometimes when little dogs get nervous they pee a little.

Anonymous said...

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letsplaytummysticks said...

See now you ruined the surprise by being an ass. All proceeds of our ads go to alcohol for our readers at WVU home games. Woot.

Anonymous said...

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putonahappyface said...

The Will Ferrell clip was clutch. You may not know this, but I was at Mr. Ferrell's last SNL episode back in May of 2002. He was a blinding brillant light from heaven.