Pam,
It was not hype, it was not presented as hype. It was presented as "pure speculation/hope." Many joined in with thoughts and hopes of their own. Some who don't read all the posts might have taken it too seriously. Others may have allowed themselves to get carried away but that is not a reflection of how it was presented. I'm not kidding you...or myself :)
Coyote
Occupation: Perpetually chasing fast birds...and failing to catch them.