Vandy's running smooth and we're as out-of-synch as my Dad's Rambler.

Against South Carolina we were impatient, spoiled children who (with the exception of our biggest kid) reacted petulantly to a difficult situation. I guess national acclaim and a call from the President will do that to a team.

Forced shots, wishful passes, trying to make the 5-point play - rather than buckling down and doing what has made this talented collection of individuals a great team (can I get a REBOUND?).

I think we're too young to rebound this quickly from the bubble bursting and realize that it was our lack of maturity rather than an opponent's other-worldly performance (Downey was 9 of 29 - if you'd told me that before the game I'd say we won by twenty) that cost us the game, the ranking and a #1 seed if we're not careful.

I'll never bet against the Cats, but the smart money's on Vandy today.