I'm looking for the evidence of their desperation.
Blood on their jerseys, cuts on their foreheads, scratches on their arms. Can't find them.
In a game as significant as Thursday's between the Gophers and Wolverines, someone should have limped off the floor because they'd stood in front of DeShawn Sims as he charged into the lane.
"I took one for the team, coach."
Someone should have one of those bloody gashes that look a lot more ferocious when they're shown over and over again on classic sports channels.
Someone should've needed the trainer because he'd heard a "pop" in his shoulder when he dove to the floor for a loose ball.
I didn't see any of that Thursday night, folks.
I saw a squad that was waiting for an opportunity instead of imposing its will and creating one.