The pep band played, the video boards went back up inside Hinkle Fieldhouse and everyone was talking about the possibility of another Butler player turning pro early. Just like last year. Two days after losing their second straight national championship game, several thousand fans turned out at the Bulldogs' home arena to thank the players, coaches and managers, who were already plotting a third straight run. "That's what we'll be playing for," point guard Ronald Nored said with a smile as he signed autographs Wednesday. "I hate that we didn't get it this year, but we achieved a lot and we've got a lot of guys coming back that had that national championship game experience." Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6301718