Here's a few comments on this season and next...
* Every conference tournament team in the country with the exception of one will end their season with a loss. There are a number of good teams that will be left out of the dance. ISU is in good company.
* At the beginning of the season, the eternal optimist that I am, I still believed that the Bengals would not make conference tournament. (I know this comment could get me in trouble).
* Short handed, out of breath, and learning on the fly the Bengals finished their season with a more than respectable season. They let a couple games slip through their fingers, PSU at Reed, for example. It truly is amazing how well this group progressed.
* Part of me feels that because of all of the challenges that this team had this year, they became closer as a team. That may explain, at least in part, their overall season success. This truly is a special team.
* This team loses Jenna Brown and Michelle Grohs. That's it. This is not intended to disrespect Jenna's and Michelle's abilities, leadership, heart and grit. My point is that next year, with a full year of understanding the offense and a deeper bench, this team will seriously challenge for the conference championship.
That's it for now. Looking back, the Bengals fought a tough fight. Good luck to Jenna and MIchelle. Wow, what remarkable careers they've had. Hopefully, I'll be able to make the end of season banquet. Not sure when it is scheduled, but if I'm not running around the country during that time, I'll be there.