I also rode with them for the Final Five. It was 04-05 (I believe). The 5-4 loss to the gophers in the championship game.
Anyway, it's quite a ride. The keg was tapped before I got there at 6:15. As soon as the bus hits the road there's somebody going up and down the bus isle with a pitcher filled with beer filling people's cups.
Definitely a fun time.