Michael Blair of NextImpulseSports.com went behind the scenes with the Chicago State men's basketball program last week during the Cougars' contest at Indiana. A portion of his piece can be read below. For the full article, please click the following link:
http://nextimpulsesports.com/2013/11/13/weekend-underdog-chicago-state-cougars/
"As they gathered around the dry erase board to hear the coaches break down their game assignments and the Indiana player tendencies for the last time, the coaches' main emphasis was to reassure the team of their own identity. With Coach Dildy adamantly professing,Â
"Fellas, we pressure. That's what we do. We averaged 9 steals and 14 turnovers a game last year. That's who we are. Let's not disappoint these fans. We got to give them what they expect. Especially in their house." After an impassioned team prayer led by Coach, they huddled one last time and all put their hands in the middle. Point Guard Jamere
Dismukes led the team in one final chant that was filled with conviction.." TOGETHER on three… SHOCK THE WORLD on six!!.. 1..2..3, TOGETHER.. 4, 5, 6, SHOCK THE WORLD!!""
