Massachusetts Street was quiet Saturday night as Kansas University football fans reeled from a loss to the Missouri Tigers.
“We’re thoroughly disappointed,” said George Brahler, a 21-year-old KU senior and Lawrence native.
Brahler might not have seen the victory he wanted, but like many other fans, he said he is proud of the team’s success this season and looking forward to a bowl game.
“I haven’t seen KU football do this in my whole lifetime,” said Patrick Harmon, 18.
The Lawrence native braved the cold down to the final seconds of the game at the outdoor watch party at Ninth and New Hampshire streets to cheer on his team.
“Todd Reesing is still my hero,” Harmon shouted with one minute left in the game.
Alisha Ashley, a KU graduate and Lawrence resident, joined in his enthusiasm.
“Eleven and one is an excellent record,” she said. “We’re still one of the best teams in the Big 12.”
P.J. Neary was heading home with his head still high on what he called a “historic day in the greater Kansas City area.”
“It’s been a hell of a year,” he said.
The Tigers couldn’t take away the spirit of Michael Folendore, a KU senior from Orlando, Fla.
“We’ve got a good bowl game coming,” he said, “and they can’t take that away from us.”
