It was a business decision. We just felt this was the right time for me to come in. There's no read more

It was a business decision. We just felt this was the right time for me to come in. There's no love lost, there's no harm. I'm coming in with an open mind and ready to play, no grudges at all.

You are seeing a broadening out of the market that we had not seen going from the 9,000 to 10,000 read more

You are seeing a broadening out of the market that we had not seen going from the 9,000 to 10,000 mark. This is a much more egalitarian market and that's a healthy development. It suggests a more sustainable market over time.

We played great the last 15 minutes [against Syracuse]. If we put that to 40 minutes, I'm sure another team read more

We played great the last 15 minutes [against Syracuse]. If we put that to 40 minutes, I'm sure another team will get worn down and eventually fold. I'm pretty sure the four guys who have been through [the road to the Final Four] know how hard it is. They need to push me, Rudy, Marcus Williams, because they've been there. It's going to be a tough road, but I think we can do it.

Guidelines simply aren't enough to keep us safe.

Guidelines simply aren't enough to keep us safe.

That's another way, perhaps, of an art poverty; one has to impoverish one's mind.

That's another way, perhaps, of an art poverty; one has to impoverish one's mind.

When you come in and you don't play the way you should it's frustrating, especially after a trade.

When you come in and you don't play the way you should it's frustrating, especially after a trade.

It was a really nice surprise, ... We were the only newcomers, and doggone if we didn't take it.

It was a really nice surprise, ... We were the only newcomers, and doggone if we didn't take it.

In both fees and commissions, they're in good shape.

In both fees and commissions, they're in good shape.

He's a strong, good-sized kid. He doesn't come down easily. But we don't give him the ball a lot inside read more

He's a strong, good-sized kid. He doesn't come down easily. But we don't give him the ball a lot inside for 2-3 yard dive plays. We prefer giving him the ball off-tackle where he can get into the open field. Once he's in the clear, he's a vapor trail. He's gone. I don't remember seeing anybody who has caught him from behind.