I knew what I was looking for wouldn't be there. A symbol of the proudest moment in K-State basketball history. Next season will mark its 50th anniversary. Had been all last season. Sometimes K-Staters are criticized for trying too desperately to cling to their basketball past, yet no reminder of the program's greatest moment hangs from the rafters of their arena.
New banners are to be ordered for next season.
Maybe K-State will do it right and invite the '51 team, which starred Ernie Barrett, back for a celebration. Have a reception, hoist the banner at halftime of some game and have a great reunion. Oh yeah, and introduce the team this time, something K-State hasn't done for former players who have welcomed back their old coach, Tex Winter, in recent seasons. It's just one banner and besides, K-State is looking to build a new future with its new coach. Well, the banner is the principle behind the whole deal.