This is the first in a weekly installment that Fatima Smith, Michael Beasley’s mother, will write for K-Stated. As usual, we want this to be interactive, so if you all have ideas, or something to say and can’t wait to hear what “Mama Sayz,” then fire away in the comments field below and she might address in a future “Sayz.”
This one is titled “Game Day!”
TGIF! It’s usually a term shared around the office amongst fellow co-workers on Fridays after working what seem to be a long stressful week, but today it meant something totally different to me. It’s GAME DAY, the first official game of the season was about to begin and I can’t get to Bramlage fast enough.
But first, I must make it through the rest of my work day which seems to be dragging by ever so slow. It’s finally 4:30 p.m. and it’s quitting time. I’m so excited I can hardly wait and I almost make it home before realizing that I was one passenger short in the car…uh oh, did I forget to make my daycare run? O.K., everyone’s in the house now and getting ready to leave for the game. It seems as though the wait in the house was just as long as, if not longer, as the wait while at work. Driving towards our destination I think to myself, “How can a drive that normally takes 5 minutes take an extra 20 minutes?” It reminded me of “rush hour” from back east, in D.C. Where is this traffic coming from in my new “hometown”? Then suddenly it dawns on me that I’m not the only one in Manhattan that’s ready for some Prime Time KSU Basketball.
We finally find a parking space and made our way to the entrance with the countless other Wildcat fans ranging from all ages and dressed in all sorts of purple apparel. I was walking so fast that I didn’t realize that I had out-walked my riding partners. Looking behind me in the dark I could hardly see the crowd walking towards me but I certainly felt the excitement that everyone shared, the same excitement that I had for the last few months. Finally familiar faces emerged and my family was back on track. After getting our seating assignments, I just wanted to stand aside and take it all in and with good reason, for you see, this was one of the “firsts” in my life.
Both games of the weekend were monumentous, something that I would soon not forget. The fans were great, the players were great, the atmosphere was great and the popcorn was even better. What more can I say except, Why does this weekend have to end? I can’t wait for the next weekend to begin.
Is it TGIF, yet?
19 Comments
Traffic for a bball game!?! Am I dreaming.
I’m with you, Mama. Can’t wait for the weekend to see some more basketball! Oh, and hopefully a football win over Missouri.
Haha! I’m with you 100%!
I’m so glad she’s enjoying the experience. The fans have been great, but I can’t wait for the whole “fam” to experience a full bramlage!
We need to hear some stories about “Lil Mike” back in his younger days. Any funny ones to share?
Luv the weekly - thanx. I like the personal stuff - kinda makes us fans feel like we know the guys and you a little bit.
I noticed Mike and Ron (and maybe some others) pose for a pic before going to the lockerroom after every game. You must have a great scrap book/photo album?
Holy crap. I feel the same way every week. If it weren’t for the basketball game this Saturday, I’d have no clue how to study/go to class all week.
Fatty fat fat is a dumb piece of @$%!.
Dr. Evil, grow up. Show some class, don’t be as mean. I get hurt when things like that are said.
Mama, I love the way you, your son, the coaches, and the rest of the young men on the team respect and honor the K-State basketball tradition. Someday it will be your son that others are honoring. B-Easy will live in Wildcat lore forever. Hope you have a great experience in your new home.
Four things:
1. Fatty is right. Let’s keep it clean around here. I don’t want to make a point of having to edit people’s posts because I think it’s almost un-American. But you need to check yourself because you wreck yourself - no profanity, please.
2. Fatima expressed interest in doing a mailbag for future “Mama Sayz” editions. Post questions here you want her to answer or send them to me at jmartin@wichitaeagle.com.
3. Also, I just had my wisdom teeth taken out. I’m ignoring Trim’s advice and using the Internet anyway, although I am heavily medicated.
4. And how about Mrs. Smith? Isn’t she great? She is enjoying doing this, but she, too, wants this to be interactive. So you’re all going to have to get involved for best results.
Ms. Smith, can I come over for Sunday Brunch? I will bring dessert (store bought powdered donuts).
Keep those sockets packed, dude. And chicken broth is good…as are pain killers.
Mama is a hottie!
Mama Sayz….3 More Years?????? Okay, atleast 1? The way she types, I can tell she is falling in love with Manhattan.
JMart, mmm, I can remember when I got my wisdom teeth out, good times man, good times. Levi is right about those pain killers….
Mrs. Smith-
If you could pick what team Mike plays for in the NBA next year, who would it be and why?
Will Mama stay in Manhattan after Lil’ Mike leaves? We love her!
Hey Fats! your a STAR! Mann, how many did Nettie & Galenas put out there?! LOL luv ya cuz
JMART– Heavily medicated? Sounds like our football team this year!!!!