After Saturday's setback, I had a few suggestions for ways to improve the team, which I have defended and which I continue to believe are sound.

Over at The Cover Two, however, the emotional and intellectual reactions have run a gamut that would have been suitable for study by Elisabeth Kubler Ross.

First, there was rage. Then, there came acceptance. Finally, a sense of peace settled into place.

We should all be so capable of venting our frustration, putting it behind us, and moving on to something positive. Nice job, guys.

Now let's get to work. Today is the first day of the rest of the season.

Go 'Dawgs!