Wednesday, April 1, 2009

SENIOR NIGHT

When Jamelle Cornley, Stanley Pringle, Danny Morrissey, and Will Leiner step onto the floor tonight, there won't be any doubt about it - it will be their last collegiate basketball game. For weeks now, the team has been playing with their future hanging in the balance. Cornley, the leader he is, even had to sit for the second round NIT game, leaving his future up to his teammates. Although there will be some sadness lingering around the four seniors tonight, you can be certain there's not many other ways they'd rather go out.

Looking back throughout the thick Penn State history books, you'll notice that the men's basketball team has never won a post-season championship. With the opportunity to bring PSU that coveted first championship during their last game in a place like Madison Square Garden, you can be certain the four seniors will be playing with unmatched determination.

Judging by Tuesday night's pro-Penn State crowd, tomorrow's championship against Baylor will be more like senior night inside the BJC instead of a neutral game. Let's make those "We Are" chants a little louder tonight, and let's stand a little longer while we send out the seniors...as Champions.

History should be made tonight, hope you can be a part of it.

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