I was simply amazed; in my 20-plus years as a funeral home director, I have never seen workers come out read more

I was simply amazed; in my 20-plus years as a funeral home director, I have never seen workers come out in force in a display of respect as I had here today. There were state highway department workers at every intersection on the way to the cemetery and about 40 to 50 state trucks on hand. The Illinois Department of Transportation takes care of its own. It was very impressive.

But let's face it, I still have to look at my self and look at the things I've done down read more

But let's face it, I still have to look at my self and look at the things I've done down the stretch.

I played well, but I still have a lot of guys to compete against. All three of our quarterbacks bring read more

I played well, but I still have a lot of guys to compete against. All three of our quarterbacks bring different aspects to the game. They're doing a great job of getting the ball to their receivers.

I loved every minute of it. But to say I had a little stress would be an understatement.

I loved every minute of it. But to say I had a little stress would be an understatement.

The consumer is in pretty good shape. The American consumer hangs in through thick and thin, and now there are read more

The consumer is in pretty good shape. The American consumer hangs in through thick and thin, and now there are lots of positives.

There is a lot at stake in this game. We know that Missouri State will come in here and play read more

There is a lot at stake in this game. We know that Missouri State will come in here and play their best game of the year. We beat them on their home floor the first time in a really close game so we know they'll want to get us back.

You can't win if you don't play as a unit.

You can't win if you don't play as a unit.

It's going to be a good experience. He's going to have a press conference [today] as well as the weigh read more

It's going to be a good experience. He's going to have a press conference [today] as well as the weigh in, so he have things to do.

I think the company in general is in very good shape, but there are some general investor concerns about how read more

I think the company in general is in very good shape, but there are some general investor concerns about how long Stryker can maintain its 20-plus percent growth in earnings operational rate.