[KCinNY]

Grew up in Columbia...been a Mizzou fan since the 70's...so disappointment is, of course, nothing new to me. Like some others have said, I didn't see this one coming at all. I was at work during the game and was only able to catch the end on my friend's I-Phone.

My feelings towards KU are not uncomplicated. The Tiger fan in me obviously hates the Jayhawks as I hate no other(well except maybe the Donks). But living in KC, I have many friends and co-workers who are just as loyal to Kansas as I am to Mizzou. I want their team to win and I want them to be happy because they're my friends...but I hate Kansas and couldn't root for them if they were playing Al-Queda.

However, I was very impressed that my friends (even my rabid KU fan boss) were all very gracious after the game. Stuff like..."Yeah, I know how it is to lose to a complete unknown in the tourney when you expect to make a deep run...sorry, man. Your team had a great season and will do well in the SEC." "Hang in there, man. You play them twenty times...they may win one."

I appreciated the classy behavior and I'll be sure to remember it the next time KU loses a heartbreaker.