As a long time Pitt alumn, I have watched from afar the Panthers. Rooted for them and cried whenever they folded in the March madness. One thing that has always stuck with me, is that they always believed there own press. So when it came down to the big time, that was the end. I will always root for the Panthers and maybe they will prove me wrong. Throw away the papers, turn off the TV and do not, do not sit infront of the computer.