You only get one guess, and it sucks because your second guess was the correct answer. Too bad! The prize was an autographed Saints Super Bowl jersey, plus a new pony.
And I agree with what you said. People who are worried about softball are worrying about the wrong team. They'll have some bumps in the road, but they'll be OK come May.
Losing to Michigan, Missouri, Texas and Houston does not mean the sky is falling.