MU Like Old Times

HolyHandgernade · 02-08-2009, 04:24 PM

I went to KU during those times, and believe me, there was nothing assured about KU victories as it is today. The Big 8 was dominant, great teams and great players (even if MU constantly flared out in the NCAA's). In fact, we used to jab MU this way:

"If you want to win conference championships, go to Missouri, if you want to win national championships, go to Kansas". For a while Mizzou was that good, and it made the games really exciting, even at Allen Field House.

I remember the Big 8 boasting it had the best starting 5 in the nation with Manning, Grant, Grayer, Richmond, and Smith. It seemed like almost every team had at least one great player.

Don't get me wrong, I like being on top, but if its too easy, its not as satisfying. The KU-Texas games have been more interesting than the MU or K-State rivalries as of late. I'm glad to see some life back in those programs, but, as always, KU will be the place you want togo to win national championships....not just conference championships!

-HH

02-08-2009, 04:24 PM	#25
HolyHandgernade Integralist Join Date: May 2001 Location: Murrieta, CA Casino cash: $10006370	I went to KU during those times, and believe me, there was nothing assured about KU victories as it is today. The Big 8 was dominant, great teams and great players (even if MU constantly flared out in the NCAA's). In fact, we used to jab MU this way: "If you want to win conference championships, go to Missouri, if you want to win national championships, go to Kansas". For a while Mizzou was that good, and it made the games really exciting, even at Allen Field House. I remember the Big 8 boasting it had the best starting 5 in the nation with Manning, Grant, Grayer, Richmond, and Smith. It seemed like almost every team had at least one great player. Don't get me wrong, I like being on top, but if its too easy, its not as satisfying. The KU-Texas games have been more interesting than the MU or K-State rivalries as of late. I'm glad to see some life back in those programs, but, as always, KU will be the place you want togo to win national championships....not just conference championships! -HH __________________ You'll see it's all a show, keep 'em laughing as you go, just remember, the last laugh is on you, and always look on the bright side of life!
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