New to the Shocker bandwagon? Here’s what you need to know
It is OK to admit you turned down tickets for that Howard game in November. We understand you lost faith during the three-game losing streak and now regret your lack of confidence. Hey, the losses to Creighton convinced a lot of people that Wichita State’s run in March loomed as short and unsatisfying.
We even understand if you spent the winter planning on following Kansas or Kansas State deep into the NCAA Tournament.
Do better next season. You know what you missed — the building of a special event.
This is no time for regrets, however. The Shockers are in the Final Four and there is time to catch up and act like you jumped on board in November.
For those who need a refresher course:
It did not take long for the current Shockers — nine of them new to a WSU uniform — to demonstrate the folly of that prediction. WSU won at Virginia Commonwealth in early November, a significant win that set its NCAA at-large resume apart. It blistered DePaul and Iowa in Mexico later that month. It bounced back from a loss at Tennessee with a win over Southern Mississippi at Intrust Bank Arena to end the non-conference schedule 11-1.
Armstead starting talking about the Final Four last summer.
the dreadlocks are safe with his mother
Now — no matter your previous level of Shocker interest — you are ready. Just remember to take those Drake tickets next season. You never know what might happen next.
This story was originally published April 5, 2013 at 2:46 PM with the headline "New to the Shocker bandwagon? Here’s what you need to know."