MAC Tournament starts today

In 2005, I went to Cleveland and watched my Ohio Bobcats win the MAC tourney and advance to the NCAAs for the first time in a decade. It was one of the most thrilling sporting events I have ever watched live and a memory I will always hold dear. The game ended with Ohio's Leon Williams tipping the ball in as time expired to give the Bobcats a 80-79 victory in OT.

The Bobcats have not been able to get back to the dance in the four seasons since that win. And by the looks of their team this season, I am banking on an early elimination from the MAC tourney, perhaps even today when they face Western Michigan in the first round. However, being the superfan that I am, I woke up this morning and put on my Ozone t-shirt. The Ozone is the student cheering section for Ohio University sporting events, though primarily for men's basketball.

For a mid-major school, it is one of the loudest student sections around. I think it has been a large factor in why the Bobcats have been so dominant at home over the years. The Convo is a place that every team, whether a conference foe or from the ACC, dreads coming to play in. And the Ozone has a great signature Winning Team/Losing Team cheer near the end of the game if you are ever in Athens and have the chance to attend a game. Stand up and cheer today.