INDIANAPOLIS -- Chris Collins knows its the end. He sits in the press conference, tears fill his eyes, and those eyes become more and more red. At first, stained red with anger. Now, filled with the recognition of an end.
It's Chris Collins' third end as Northwestern's head coach. Each one gets harder and harder. This one, though, was clearly the toughest. It came at the hands of Michigan (21-11) following a 72-70 overtime loss Thursday afternoon in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.
Seniors Alex Olah and Tre Demps have left their spots at the press conference table, and Collins is alone.