[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H1421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

  (Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my 
congratulations to the University of Wisconsin's men's basketball team 
on their first Final Four appearance in 59 years. The Badgers got to 
the Final Four by winning the Western Regional in the NCAA Tournament 
over the past 2 weeks.
  Led by head coach Dick Bennett, the Badgers pulled off three upsets 
in a row to make it to the Final Four. The Badgers' style of play 
proves that defense wins basketball games.
  Wisconsin may not be known for having the best athletes in the 
tournament, but they advanced with a patient and disciplined offense, a 
tenacious man-to-man defense, and a great deal of heart and 
perseverance.
  The Wisconsin Badgers have exceeded many people's expectations in 
getting to the Final Four this year. In fact, along with the North 
Carolina Tar Heels, they are the lowest seed to reach the Final Four 
since 1986.
  Wisconsin's tournament wins can be credited in part to the defensive 
pressure of Mike Kelley, the three-point sharp shooting of Jon Bryant, 
and the great front court offensive play of Andy Kowske.
  Wisconsin faces a tough assignment on Saturday when we go up against 
the Michigan State Spartans. I wish the Wisconsin Badgers the best of 
luck in Indianapolis this weekend in their quest to bring Wisconsin its 
first championship since 1941.

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