Pride and Nothing More

Every athlete on all 65 of these teams are playing for only thing, pride and fans need to remember that and treat them with the respect that they deserve.

These kids are not playing money for and they aren’t hoping for a bigger contract, yet. These kids take the floor every night in the name of school spirit and for bragging rights, nothing else. Basketball fans need to remember this and respect that these players are giving their all.

Nerves already play a big part of the tournament and they don’t need any more pressure. The games they play are perhaps the most important ones they have ever played and for many seniors it will be their last. It is a game and many in the stands seem to forget that. Win or lose every athlete should be commended for their courage and sportsmanship instead of criticized for their play.

It is easy for the pundits and critics to sit on the side of the court taking pot shots at players. What do they really have to base it against though? They aren’t playing in the games and are not part of the team. They have the simple job of reporting what is happening during the game, not what is wrong with any specific players.

Each and every player should be proud of their accomplishments and forget what ever anyone else says.