Well said James,
For the first time in a really long time, I crowed about the Rams today with a co-worker. I couldn't hold back the big ol grin I had bragging about how we blanked AZ. Like James and other posters have said, its hard to shake out the bad memories of horrible loosing seasons. Pavlov's dogs's syndrome I guess. But it does feel good to smile and brag about the Rams now.

Far, far, away, in the distant depths of my mind, the Fearful Hope arises from the grave.... "...Superbowl..."

And remember, I'm a pessimist. But now I tell myself, "maybe...".