I had mellowed. I had become relfelctive. There was perspective. Context. You name it. I was ready.

Then I just saw that South Florida actually beat Georgetown. It means nothing now. Pitt is a 6th seed regardless — where a win last night would have given Pitt the #4 seed and the bye. Marquette now gets the 4th seed. Pitt will face either Louisville or Notre Dame.

So eff it. Here’s the media rundown without much else, cause I’m going to have to look at puppy pictures some more. Tomorrow, hopefully, I’ll actually write something real about the game.

Ron Cook writes about Pitt ‘wobbling.’

Pitt missed opportunities, especially at the charity stripe.

Coach Dixon won’t use the team youth as an excuse at this point. The team just didn’t execute.

The Pirate Blog celebrates cementing the NCAA bid. Dude, learn to spell Pittsburgh.

New Jersey newspaper view on the game.

Post game quotes. Look, Mr. Orr, I know you are a spiritual guy. I know your faith has gotten you through this rough year — I’ve read the articles. I will say that God had no interest in this game. He did not gift you this win. Credit the players.

I’m off to the liquor cabinet (again).