I finally got my copy of Attitude of a Champion today, and finished watching it for the first time a few minutes ago. I’m delving into the bonus features as I post this.
To sum it up in one word is easy: Amazing. An all-around great job by everyone who was involved.
Here are some random thoughts I jotted down while watching it.
Thoughts:
- I got chills at the opening montage. Dwayne’s steal especially. Really took me back to being there at the game.
- Loved the practice video followed by the clips of the team executing in the game. Really gives you a new perspective on the offense that Jay runs.
- Frank Tchuisi never got enough credit for what he brought to the program. The fact that he is staying around the team is huge for the next group of incoming players.
- Jay Wright was absolutely correct about the victory at Seton Hall. Despite Scottie Reynolds’ absurd performance, that win is one of the few team wins you can point out that really sent the team on its way. I never saw a single clip from that game because I was out in Steamboat with Mark, so it was a really a new experience for me.
- Never heard about the team meeting at South Florida before. Another testament to Frank and the rest of the seniors.
- For some reason I always forget the first Pittsburgh game (a great win). Probably because we tailgated out in the freezing rain for 3 hours before it.
- Hilarious that Reggie Redding doesn’t think of himself as a lockdown defender. But I’m glad he’s embraced the role.
- The one memory I have of that Notre Dame game is Dante Cunningham and Shane Clark giving Luke Harangody a crash course in how to play both offense and defense in the post.
- Senior Night was so special.
- I completely forgot about coughing up the lead against Marquette in the Big East Tournament. Yikes.
- If Corey Fisher makes a similar jump in play like he did last year, this next season could be another big year. Same goes for Corey Stokes.
- The Boston trip is one that I will never, ever, forget. One of the most fun, rewarding times in my short life. Words cannot really describe the entire weekend. During the portion of the DVD that covered that part of the season, I had goosebumps the entire time.
- I’m really going to miss both Dante and Dwayne on the floor. They were truly the heart and soul.
If you haven’t purchased your copy of the DVD yet, make you sure head to the Villanova Online Store and do so immediately!
