Georgia Tech Basketball Send The AMC Goes Out In Style. Flashes Of Brilliance Make Us Wonder.
by Winfield Featherston on Mar 7, 2011 8:13 AM EST
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As I was walking into Alexander Memorial Coliseum yesterday I had a distinct feeling of wondering whether I really cared about winning or losing. I didn't know because of the apathy that had moved in inside me. All I knew was that I was there for the Coliseum. I wanted to be there for the historical significance of it all. Others felt the same way I am sure.
What we all got was a good basketball game and a loud crowd. A crowd that I hadn't seen in a very long time. One could tell there was something different yesterday that separated itself from every other home game this season. It was a flash of brilliance on for both the fans and the players, and when the two joined together, it was a game that could make you wonder what could have been.
I could jump into statistics about Iman Shumpert leading the charge and Lance Storrs having a great performance but stats haven't mattered for this team. What mattered most was the feeling, the emotion and electricity that came out of that game...the knowledge that neither party (fanbase, team) had completely, 100% forgotten their roles or their purpose.
By the time I walked out of the arena, I knew that seeing the win was what I really wanted. Living in mediocrity isn't fun and neither is complaining. The flash of brilliance we saw yesterday was a great way to send out the team and the Coliseum.
So long AMC, thanks for the 55 years.
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I concur
I too was in attendance yesterday. History will show that the Thriller dome lived up to expectations for the final game. I saw a lot of heart in the play by Storrs and Moe Miller (and of course Shumpart’s electric first half). From my observations, there are many, many things that need attention – including the continued baseline lane that Daniel gave, to the street ball fails (missed no look passes and muffed dunk), to the offense that seemed to ignore CPH play calling – which drew many explictives from CPH. I too am ready for a change. I was most disappointed at the anti-CPH signs held up during the timeouts – seemed like a very poor way to show proper sportsmanship. Given how the season has evolved, negative CPH signs were not necessary. One other point of order, did anyone else fell like the recognition to the Ushers was a little creepy – The in-house cameras focused in on the elderly Ushers? Its not like the Ushers will be disposed of along with the construction debris, or sent out to pasture….. Anyway, So long AMC – Thanks for the memories!
by twojackets on Mar 7, 2011 2:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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