Butler University came awfully close to a tremendous win and national championship. The shot that would have won it all actually hit the backboard and rim from half court, then harmlessly bounced away as the clock ran out and gave a victory to Duke University.
What do you know about Butler? Possibly, not very much. I have never met a graduate from there. I know it is Indianapolis. Wikipedia says they have fewer than 5,000 students. They also say it costs $41,500. a year for room and board. Most students do get considerable grant money and scholarships. That is still a lot of money. My first year at Ouachita Baptist College cost $640.00 for the year, room and board. I know, that was in the stone age.
BUTLER UNIVERSITY was founded in 1855 by an abolitionist attorney named Ovid Butler. It seems to have a good reputation academically. It certainly has made a name for itself in college basketball. I wish them well in the future. I also wish someone would not quickly steal their youthful coach, with the big dollars, but it will happen.
Yes, the BUTLER almost did it! If he had not missed his last shot the Duke could have been lying,bleeding, on the hardwood while the Butler carried off the loot.Don't fail to read the next chapter!
