Bruins Blues... (or Bruins lose)

OK, so THAT didn't go well.

Memphis came out and took it to my beloved Bruins tonight. They played an unbelievable game. They got the bounces and the buckets, and they dictated the pace and the tempo. When the score was in the 20's by the midpoint of the first half, I had a hunch it was over (even as we were down only by one). By the second half, as the lead grew, it was obvious that our legs were weary: our shots were off, our fouls were growing more clawing. Their backcourt defense completely emasculated Collison, and prevented the ball to go into Love in the post. All of which led a 15 point loss. Got to hand it to Memphis... they kick our ass (and I didn't even have them reaching the Final Four.

If there is any comfort, maybe it is that we were still a Final Four team (for the third straight year), with only one senior (Mata-Real). And with the dismal performances by Collison, Love and Shipp in the largest stage of their careers, there's a good chance they'll all return.

Even if they don't, it was a great run this year. Third straight Pac-10 title, third straight Final Four. Too bad we're not like other schools and hang banners for that sort of stuff.