A week later, Curry's pass still the hot topic

Almost since the moment Jason Richards' shot sailed wide left, I have read countless stories, columns, blogs and message board postings dissecting Davidson's play-calling in the final 19 seconds against Kansas. I've heard it discussed ad nauseum on local sports radio and among my fellow Wildcats fans.

It doesn't bother me too much, but I must admit all the talk makes it harder to: A. move on; and B. appreciate the incredible feats we pulled off simply to reach the Elite Eight.

I would think the lunch counter at the Varsity restaurant, not exactly a hotbed for Davidson athletics discussions, would be a safe place to escape the analysis. And I would be wrong.

What were the 70-year-old guys talking about Monday afternoon in between bites of Salisbury steak and apple cobbler? Yes, Davidson's last play against Kansas.

"They would've fouled Curry and sent him to the line," one guy said.

"Yep, they could've won that game," another said.

Thanks fellas.

I thought about chiming in and saying "Guys, I was there. I know." But I just didn't have the heart to get into another discussion about it.

I have tried to focus on the positives, and this situation affords me another opportunity, so here goes: More than a week after the final buzzer, this is the game that college basketball fans are still talking about-- on sports radio, in the newspapers and at the Varsity in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

As if on cue, Herald photographer Andy Burriss just walked by me and asked, "So Kansas is the team Davidson almost beat?

Um, yes.

Back to the positive: A month ago, only the most ardent fans could tell you anything about Stephen Curry or Jason Richards. Now, they and the Wildcats are the enduring story of this college basketball season.

That's a legacy I can live with.