You'll be happy to know that my pride has almost fully recovered from the setback it suffered after Wednesday's Rose Bowl.  Again, the key word:  ALMOST.  I'll keep you posted.

One other thing...

There's been no word from NGS headquarters, but I'm assuming that Cut Down Day will proceed as planned.  Before the guillotine drops, I'd like to send along a hearty "thank you" to all the people that supported me, particularly the Texas fans that verbally assaulted my USC pick, but voted for me anyway.  It takes moral fortitude to both love and hate at the same time.

I can only hope there won't be a red tag in my locker...