In a way it's good

That I was never as vested in this team as I wanted to be. It is easier for me to get over being angry than having a broken heart.

My heart is still broken from the 1997 loss to AZ.

I can relate, Wheatie.

97 loss, IMO, worse loss ever for me.

I'm optimistic for the future. if the core of this team sticks around for the next year or two, I think we could have a pleasant surprise from this team. Besides, it's not April yet. Who knows.

I'm with Denster. Looking at next year's roster has me pretty fired up.

Clearly I'll still be rooting for our guys for the rest of the year, but at this point, the year's pretty much over. Barring a miracle, we won't win the conference, I've never cared much about the conference tournament, and I think it would be a big accomplishment if this group is playing past the 1st weekend of the tournament.

I think Lawson will head to the NBA and obviously Vick is gone. If we're able to add a healthy Dok back into the lineup and Grimes has the summer to figure out what's up with his game, I think we'll be back on track.

The only thing that can screw us up is the NCAA. After a disappointing year this year, if the NCAA lowers the boom on the program on us over the off season, it can REALLY throw a wrench into things.