re: Is making the Final Four the best consolation award in sports?

I think it is a good question. I think you are right. LSU celebrates final fours having never won the tournament. Lots of schools do that. In fact it is one standard that is used to determine the historical significance of a basketball program - especially those without championships.

Man you Bammer fans that jumped the OP are sensitive. Your team just made their first final four and your insecurity explodes at anything you think might be a shot.