The Tigers narrowly missed the finals and the chance to defend their title.
The Tigers eventually missed the play offs but would have made the finals had they won the close losses referred to above.
Tiger wouldn't have missed this meeting unless he physically couldn't come.
He also said the Tigers "took some good swings and just missed."
The Tigers (14-5) had several opportunities to close the gap but missed 10 of 13 free throws in the last six minutes of the game.
Tiger missed four footers that a professional should make 85% of the time.
After the Tigers missed three second half field goal attempts, the game went to overtime.
In 2005, the Tigers again missed the playoffs, having an even worse record than the previous year.
The Tigers got to the 24 with 2:06 left but missed a 41-yard field goal.
I'll bet Tiger would never miss a grand outa that pile of jack!