I fell to my knees

[YoUnG-Ru-FaN-FL]

My dad went to RU through 1980, was a freshman in '76. Watched the game with him. Was on my feet at the end. When Harper sunk the game-winning shot I literally fell to the ground with my hands up in the air. My dad and I went wild.

Talked to my brother on the phone right after the game and man we're all so psyched. Just a reminder this board is not real life. Yeah we've had some down games but the season is far from over. All the haters need to stfu about Pike getting axed, we just beat the number one team in the country. Instead of 0-2 in league play we're 1-1, which is a good start. Yes we got destroyed by Illinois but it's so early.

I've posted here since I was 14 or so. I don't post as much as I used to but had to post here. In my almost 30 years of watching RU Bball (I'm 35), this is the most exciting Rutgers game I've ever seen.

We've only just begun. So many bright spots and hopefully we can come out of the SHU game with a W as well.

 

[Danprusa_4]

Great post glad your dad could witness this !

 

[RutgersRaRa]

My dad went to RU through 1980, was a freshman in '76. Watched the game with him. Was on my feet at the end. When Harper sunk the game-winning shot I literally fell to the ground with my hands up in the air. My dad and I went wild.

Talked to my brother on the phone right after the game and man we're all so psyched. Just a reminder this board is not real life. Yeah we've had some down games but the season is far from over. All the haters need to stfu about Pike getting axed, we just beat the number one team in the country. Instead of 0-2 in league play we're 1-1, which is a good start. Yes we got destroyed by Illinois but it's so early.

I've posted here since I was 14 or so. I don't post as much as I used to but had to post here. In my almost 30 years of watching RU Bball (I'm 35), this is the most exciting Rutgers game I've ever seen.

We've only just begun. So many bright spots and hopefully we can come out of the SHU game with a W as well.

Awesome post.

 

[cshelley]

Great post. I felt the same passion. I'm just 22 years old but I live in London now. My dad and I both went to Rutgers and I grew up going to FB and BB games. After the buzzer I called my mom and dad from London around 2:30-3am my time and we were all so happy I started having tears of joy!

 

[YoUnG-Ru-FaN-FL]

Thanks guys! I'm from NJ originally and grew up going to all the games, but moved to Florida when I was nine.

My dad's in his mid-60s now and I grew up with him and my grandfather telling me all about RU basketball in the '70s. My family as a whole bleeds scarlet.

I'm hoping to be able to make a game sometime with my dad, brother, and my brother's newborn son (who just so happens to already be wearing Rutgers gear and he's only a month old!)

I'm glad I could offer something positive when so many are still being overly negative. Gotta remember though, the internet is not real life.

 

[tom49]

I grew up in NJ and have been an RU fan since the glory days of the mid 70's. We've lived in FL for the last 33 years, but never miss an RU football or BB game if it's televised.
When RHJ hit that shot, I let out such a yell that my wife (who was in the shower at the other end of the house) heard it!
Amazing!

 

[ScarletDave]

Yes and not to derail the thread but we’re 2 buzzer beaters away from being 7-2 with a win over #1 and we’re probably receiving votes at this point or ranked, 2 literal baskets away so maybe the “fire pike” crowd can go away for a long time I hope none of them watched the game last night, maybe they should have tuned out earlier.

go RU keep Choppin and keep pounding nails

 

[BillyC80]

My dad went to RU through 1980, was a freshman in '76. Watched the game with him. Was on my feet at the end. When Harper sunk the game-winning shot I literally fell to the ground with my hands up in the air. My dad and I went wild.

Talked to my brother on the phone right after the game and man we're all so psyched. Just a reminder this board is not real life. Yeah we've had some down games but the season is far from over. All the haters need to stfu about Pike getting axed, we just beat the number one team in the country. Instead of 0-2 in league play we're 1-1, which is a good start. Yes we got destroyed by Illinois but it's so early.

I've posted here since I was 14 or so. I don't post as much as I used to but had to post here. In my almost 30 years of watching RU Bball (I'm 35), this is the most exciting Rutgers game I've ever seen.

We've only just begun. So many bright spots and hopefully we can come out of the SHU game with a W as well.

Good post Young. Like your dad, I also graduated in 1980 and watched the game with my oldest son who is also 35 (and an RU graduate as well). We can totally relate to this.

 

[richthedentist]

My dad went to RU through 1980, was a freshman in '76. Watched the game with him. Was on my feet at the end. When Harper sunk the game-winning shot I literally fell to the ground with my hands up in the air. My dad and I went wild.

Talked to my brother on the phone right after the game and man we're all so psyched. Just a reminder this board is not real life. Yeah we've had some down games but the season is far from over. All the haters need to stfu about Pike getting axed, we just beat the number one team in the country. Instead of 0-2 in league play we're 1-1, which is a good start. Yes we got destroyed by Illinois but it's so early.

I've posted here since I was 14 or so. I don't post as much as I used to but had to post here. In my almost 30 years of watching RU Bball (I'm 35), this is the most exciting Rutgers game I've ever seen.

We've only just begun. So many bright spots and hopefully we can come out of the SHU game with a W as well.

I have been following team since 74 and went to RU 80-84 and even though my daughter didn't go to RU she has been with me to so many games; It was such a great moment I agree I was almost in tears myselfLets keep the positive ride going!!

 

[Salvi's Headband]

"Then I started feelin kinda gooey inside/ and I fell on my knees and I cried and cried/and that's when those security guards threw us out." -Weird Al Yankovic, Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota

 

[newell138]

Great post glad your dad could witness this !

His dad graduated in 1980 not 1880

 

[Danprusa_4]

His dad graduated in 1980 not 1880

Haha I be thinking his dad 100 years old now

 

[Yeah Baby]

My dad went to RU through 1980, was a freshman in '76. Watched the game with him. Was on my feet at the end. When Harper sunk the game-winning shot I literally fell to the ground with my hands up in the air. My dad and I went wild.

Talked to my brother on the phone right after the game and man we're all so psyched. Just a reminder this board is not real life. Yeah we've had some down games but the season is far from over. All the haters need to stfu about Pike getting axed, we just beat the number one team in the country. Instead of 0-2 in league play we're 1-1, which is a good start. Yes we got destroyed by Illinois but it's so early.

I've posted here since I was 14 or so. I don't post as much as I used to but had to post here. In my almost 30 years of watching RU Bball (I'm 35), this is the most exciting Rutgers game I've ever seen.

We've only just begun. So many bright spots and hopefully we can come out of the SHU game with a W as well.

This board is far from real life. Many are simply the dregs of society others are just miserable glass half empty people. Many others feel the way you do which is where I fall. I hate losing but enjoy every win and really enjoyed this one.