This Saturday when the Cards take on the #2 Virginia Cavaliers, we will say goodbye to Wayne Blackshear (Sr.) and Montrezl Harrell (Jr.). But at the end of the day will we be saying goodbye to more than just these two athletes. We will be saying a final goodbye to the 2013 National Championship team.
Yes I know that Mangok Mathiang was “on the team” but Wayne and Trez are the final two players that will be on the floor Saturday that we can say “hey remember how Wayne hit the big three to start the second half?” or “Hey remember when Trez caught the oop!”
National Championship Roster
Russ Smith- Graduated
Peyton Siva- Graduated
Kevin Ware- Transfer
Gorgui Dieng- Graduated Early
Luke Hancock- Graduated
Mangok Mathiang- Redshirt
Logan Baumann- Team Manager
Tim Henderson- Graduated
Wayne Blackshear
Chane Behanan- Dismissed from team last season
Montrezl Harrell
Zach Price- Transfer
Michael Baffour- Walk on
Mike Marra- Medical Redshirt
Stephan Van Treese- Graduated
So this weekend when Harrell and Blackshear take the floor, stand up and give them the honor they deserve. But while you are in the midst of a standing ovation for these young men, take a quick glance up at the National Title banner and give it a wink. Saturday will truly be the End of an Era but don’t forget about the other guys on the court either because something tells me we will be winking at another banner sooner than later. #L1C4
