During the tournament Van Timmeren did his best impression of Jim Craig, the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team goalie that scoured the crowd in search of his father. I go out and play for my old man. At the Clemson game, looking up to see my family was the most important thing. Everybody says my parents are the greatest and that s how I feel. The first thing I do at every game is make sure they're there.
Family is what has made it special.
That's the way it always has been and the way it will always be. Van Timmeren said once a player has tasted the NCAA Tournament, it is difficult to accept anything less. He said his junior campaign was one of extremes, ranging from a Michigan win to a Central Michigan loss. He was not pleased with the team's lack of consistency as the Broncos finished 11-15. Whereas in the years with Saddi we practiced every day and we gave balls out every day.