Tracy Kornet's Blog

Every parent knows the anticipation of expecting a new baby, the intense mix of anxiety, fear, and excitement. I've been a mother three times. Waiting to hear if your son's team made the NCAA Tournament feels pretty much the same way. These last two months have been the most mentally and emotionally exhausting in recent memory, especially after the disappointment that was losing the first game of the SEC Tournament. The number of times Vanderbilt has switched between "Joe Lunardi's Last Four Teams In" and "Joe Lunardi's First Four Out" has been head spinning. Who gave this Joe Schmo such power? Forget Trump. The dude should run for President. The Kornet house has been a Hampton Inn this basketball season: non-stop visitors, excited for Luke and supportive of the Vanderbilt Commodores. We have done our best to accommodate and are happy to share the unique experience with friends and family. Most of the time. However, when times are tough, ...