David King Is The Best!!  We Love You!

I'm an old Barton College Basketball player and I was there for the entire week.  I remember exactly where and what I ate the entire time in Mass.  Sounds Crazy - right ?!  I have tons of related stories but one that I must share.  I told on of my old teammates (Tim Jones) that if Barton made it to the Championship that he would have to come.  He replied sarcastically "sure" !  There is MORE drama to this story; nevertheless, he and Brad walked in the gym at tip-off.

I think everyone in Orlando heard me screaming at the end of the game!  What a way to win.  

It makes me proud that because of this year's team people here in Florida know of Barton.  It's because of the championship that when I tell people where I graduated from, they say, "Isn't that the school I saw come back at the last second on ESPN?"  I smile and say, "GO BULLDOGS!"

Congrats to the players and coaches.  Job well done!  Now... Shut these Gator Fans up down here and show them that BULLDOGS know how to repeat!

Congrats again!

I am so happy for this team!! You made me proud to be a graduate and an employee and glad to drive 12 hours to see it in person.  What an awesome experience to be in Springfield for the Championship game!!  Not only were you the best team there, you also earned the admiration and respect of the people of Springfield.  Time and again I heard about the heart you showed and what a well mannered and inspiring group of young men that you were.  Ron, you did a fabulous job and showed everyone that David can still beat Goliath. Thank you for letting us be a part of this special time. My girls will never forget this!!

dear barton mens b-ball,
that may be the most insane thing i have ever witnessed. as a 19 year old kid from gray, me, (just outside portland), it was sweet to watch you guys knock off the bigger school and rep us small towns. Anthony Atknson will get all the credit for scoring like 30 points in as many seconds, but the steals and the effort by the whole team at the end of the game was the true reason you guys won that game. im not gonna lie to you, i didn't see the game, and i had never even heard of barton prior to seeing this highlight on sportscenter. however, as soon as i did, i recorded it on tivo and showed everyone i knew and then put the youtube clip up in my myspace. and actualy, it's weird, i live in the heart of red sox nation, and they start tomorrow night, however you guys are all anyones really talking about for some reason. normally this time of year it's all sox-yanks. however right now it's sox-yanks-barton. this is proof that you guys are truely on the national level now, and in my eyes, that was probably the best finish in any game, for any sport, ever.

dear barton bulldog men's basketball team,
i want each of you to know how grateful i am to be a small part of barton college.  this past season has been wonderful and a joy to watch.  my best wishes for each of you and for those graduating, have a blessed life; for those around for a few more years, i look forward to the next season!
peace to all,
susan kneten

WOW!!!  What you guys did is amazing! I have never been prouder of Barton College as a 2001 graduate.  You have offically put Barton on the national map for good!  Congrats on such a wonderful season and one heck of ending to a championship season!

As a previous bulldog basketball player ('95-'99) and now a NCAA D1 soccer coach the WIN has given me and my team at Murray State University great inspiration for next season. I am so proud of the guys - you have definitely put Barton on the map! You produced the most exciting game in a long time at any level! Well done!

I am very proud of your accomplishment, I have watched you grow for the last couple of years and you are an awesome team.  You have made us proud.  Way to Go Guys, You have put Wilson, Barton and the Bulldogs on the map. Now no one will have to think "Where is Wilson" from now on!!!!!!! Go Bulldogs

Congratulations!!! March, 24 2007 will go down as a prestigous moment in the Barton College history books. What a great game! Thank you for your hard work. I'm extremely proud to be a Barton Bulldog!!!

Congrats from members of the Minnesota Chapter of "Ron's Rowdies" !!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!   This was the most exciting game I have ever seen.  I'm proud to be alumni and proud of this team.  I have told everyone I know that my college won the NCAA Division II National Championships!!

AWESOME game guys!!! You all deserve the best! Your sportsmanship and your work as a team are incredible! That was the BEST basketball game ever!! I am proud to be a '00 Barton graduate and I am PROUD to tell everybody I know about my team who won the NCAA Div II National Champtionships!! Congrats to an incredible and faithful team!!!

I'm been an avid D1 basketball fan for years & never appreciated D2 hoops until my daughter attended a small school. I heard the story of Barton's championship on National Public Radio & was inspired by the coach mentioning that he read the Biblical story of David & Goliath to the team prior to the game. Congratulations on a great season!

Words cannot express what I saw on Saturday afternoon. This team might have been the greatest team of destiny I have every witnessed. You guys make me proud to be a 2001 graduate of Barton College. I still hear a Barton joke once in a while, but no one can take this from us! Congratulations boys! P.S. Anthony Atkinson the Lord has truly blessed you, and in turn you have truly blessed us. Thank you for being faithful.

Thank you for giving us THE most exciting few seconds in the history of sports!  We are so proud!

Great game bulldogs!!!!  Alejo, great job all year you might not have been able to play but you were there to support your team all the way until you were able to return!!!!  Randy, great job in keeping everyone healthy all season!!!  Congrads!

Jackie Stephenson class '05

Brian Leggett #33 is my little brother and I am so proud of the entire team...THEY DID IT!!!  I hope they receive all the recognition they deserves. Anthony is a phenomenon!!!

What can you say about a coach a bunch of kids who are as humble with others and as faithful to each other as any 'team' ever has been. Way to go Ron--couldn't happen to a better human being. Thanks for everything guys!

I was graduated from Atlantic Christian College 1n 1971 back when the school was NAIA and the only thing we did pretty good was play tennis under Coach Tom Parham.  This game was really thrilling; I couldn't be happier.  I tivoed and was so pleased with the outcome that I edited out the commercials and burned to DVD.  It will reside in my archive forever.

Go Dawgs!!!

What a great game! It hade me on the edge of my seat!!!:)

Way to go Bulldogs. I am a '01 graduate and there wasn't much to celebrate sports wise when I attended but you all made up for that. Anytime my friends call me and tell me that the Bulldogs are playing means that we have the National Spotlight. And you all won in an unforgettable and classy way.

Thanks for making the weekend FUN!

Congratulations, Bulldogs! Job well done!

I'm a Central Missouri alum, therefore, when Winona beat Central Missouri on Wednesday night, I was for Barton all the way.  Oh, my goodness!  You guys rock!!!  I wasn't home to watch the game live, but, thankfully, taped it.  I've watched the final minute no less that six times!  That's what basketball is all about.  From now on, you guys will be known as "The Lion Tamers."  Way to go!

I know that Barton's male basketball team has worked hard to make it where they are.  God bless all of you talented players.  All of you deserve that trophy.  You have put Barton on the map.  And to my little cousin Anthony Atkinson; you have no idea how proud we are of you and you and your new fiance be blessed and continue to put God first and you will always prosper.  Love you.

CONGRATULATIONS BARTON BULLDOGS! I'M VERY PROUD OF ALL OF YOU.  YOU ALL WORKED EXTREMELY HARD AND YOU DESERVE TO BE #1. WAY TO REPRESENT!

Just wanted to say congradulation on a job well done. Number eleven reminded me of myself in my Barton days with the heart and desire of a winner and most important "Never A Quiter and play to win no matter how many seconds remain". This was a great example to to all players in the world today at any level of play that anything is possible if you believe in it hard enough. Once again Job well Done!

Wayne aka "GQ" Pitt

Congratulations guys!  Wilson is so proud of you...and I am proud to be able to call myself a BULLDOG!!! (class of '04)

Congratulations guys! An incredible game to cap off an incredible season. I'm proud to have been a product of the basketball program and of the college! (Class of 03)

What a great game and what big hearts the team has.  They made us all proud. Thanks for letting the alumni know about the game on TV.  Barton basketball has come a long way from the teams in the arly 60's.

Being an ACC graduate living in Florida, as is my daughter living in Denver; got to say Barton made us proud to be graduates. Barton doesn't much coverage where we live and this was great.

Great game, shows a lot of heart.  Barton needs to enjoy its day in the sun.

This game kept me on the edge of my seat the entire game. I was talking to everyone from the people sitting next to me, to the commentators on the TV, to you guys on the court, to even the water bottle in my hand! But you guys did us proud, your team work and the angels on the court worked together to get us the D2 Championships. Thanks for all the work that you have done!

One more thing. You didn't just tell us to believe. You showed us how to believe!

Unbelievable! I have been watching basketball for a long time. I have never seen a game like this. What heart and determination. You were an inspiration to us all. I am an alumnus of ACC/Barton. One of my suite mates in Hackney Hall was the center on the team when I was in college there. We would all go to the games and support him and the team. I don't know where he is now, but he must be ecstatic. Thanks guys for one day in March I will never forget. Congratulations!

Great Pass Erroll to set up the tie for the win, what a team player! We love you

WOW!!! What a game!!  Bobby Mac I'm you number one fan!!  This has been a great ride.

All of the Anderson Kids (Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Oregon)were rooting for Ron and the team.  Your dad was their favorite summer camp coach and it was a thrill to see you take the team to victory right down to thee final nano second!  Congratulations, Barton Bulldogs!!

Bobby Buff...you are my favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are awesome. That steal...wow!!

Congrats to the entire team!!!! Bulldogs #1!!!

An absolutely incredible game.  You played with heart and you never gave up.  

Congratulations!  What a terrific TEAM you are.

Congrats on a great game and the most exciting finish I've seen in a long time.   Now let's hope UNC can bring a 2nd and 3rd national championship in basketball to our great state!

Great Job Guys, as an alumni I am extremely proud to be a Bulldog Enjoy this accomplishment you have deserved it
Learnell Barton College Class of 96

I am a Springfiled,MA resident  and purchased tickets for all games. I quickly became a Barton College supporter due to the great amount of heart and teamwork the entire team displayed.  After learning more about your college and basketball team I was even more of a fan!!!!
I was present at the championship on Saturday and it was the most exciting sporting event I have ever attended!!!  What an awesome finish and victory!!! We were on our feet the entire game supporting Barton.....We are so happy for all of your team,support staff and fans!!!! Truly an honor to be at your championship game.
The championship game was the most execiting finish I haver witnessed in any sport...thank you and continued success.  I truly look forward to your return to Springfiled,MA in 2008......Let's go BULLDOGS!!!!!!!

I love you guys!!! Game well played. That was the best game of basketball I have seen in years. You are going down in the history books. So proud to know you all and to be a BULLDOG!!

That' the most exciting last 35 seconds I have ever seen - and I've been watching basketball a long time.  Being an Indiana native I have seen a lot of basketball and I have got to say this was the greatest finish I have ever seen. Congratulations!

Just wanted to say congrats on a great win.  One of the best endings to a basketball game I've ever seen, and with a national title on the line!

Wow! Wow! Wow!...just wow!