BIG BLUE FANS FOR
FOOTBALL
ASCENT TO THE PINNACLE
The ascent to the pinnacle of a sport is similar to mountain climbing.
The process requires dedication, preparation and planning
And for some, they will only view the peak from the valley below
For those who dare to be great, the first step is to haul their supplies, tents, and equipment to Camp Mediocrity
No serious assault upon the mountain can begin from the valley view, and all real planning begins here. Some however are satisfied by the view they get from Mediocrity, and go no further.
For those wanting more, they learn quickly that they must reach the Base Camp
This is a climb that can be lonely, and is usually a solitary process
But the views will be awesome on this journey
The goal is to become a permanent resident of the Base Camp
From which you can mount regular assaults upon the peak of the Mountain
Only the truly fit and committed can begin a final ascent
Conference Championships Are Part of the Climb, But ...
These Championships are NOT the Pinnacle
Sometimes the Climb to the Top Challenges YOU to simply Hang On
Or Fall and Fail
With Each New Assault to the Top, You May Reach a New Peak
A New Personal Best
But, it is still not THE PINNACLE
The Sweet Sixteen Have Established Their Own Base Camp, and
Their View of the World is Unique and Rare
For Serious Climbers, the Elite Eight Base Camp is a Must, but
The Conditions Can be Spartan
But the Views from the Elite Eight Base Camp
Are
Stunning
This is where Programs Really Launch Their Final Assaults Upon the Pinnacle
Only The Strong Will Succeed
And Reach the Final Four Base Camp
Only Two Can Attempt that Final Climb Together
And Only One Will Truly Reach The Pinnalce
The Journey To Simply View the Mountain Can be Exciting and Satisfying. Many will be satisfied by that journey to the foothills. But it is a longer, tougher journey from the valley view to the pinnacle, and few make serious attempts, and even fewer reach stand on that final peak.
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