It was so awesome. The work that we've put in during the season and out of season was great. When read more

It was so awesome. The work that we've put in during the season and out of season was great. When it comes to a climax like that, it makes it all worthwhile. You reflect back to when they weren't in shape and not doing the little things. When you see it all come together at the state meet, it is very rewarding.

We've forced the other team to hit to beat us. We've forced them to put the ball in play and read more

We've forced the other team to hit to beat us. We've forced them to put the ball in play and we've made the plays behind them -- and that's something we didn't do last year. We didn't play good defense behind our pitching and we walked too many guys and we've cleaned up those areas. It's really been a difference for us.

At this point in the investigation, there is no indication that he had anything to do with the murders of read more

At this point in the investigation, there is no indication that he had anything to do with the murders of his wife and daughter.

If we don't take effective measures now, the Netherlands could be torn between two extreme rights.

If we don't take effective measures now, the Netherlands could be torn between two extreme rights.

You saw us playing the way we have to play down the stretch. The way we must play the rest read more

You saw us playing the way we have to play down the stretch. The way we must play the rest of the way.

It doesn't pay to be the good guy, I guess.

It doesn't pay to be the good guy, I guess.

The chief executive who knows his strengths and weaknesses as a leader is likely to be far more effective than read more

The chief executive who knows his strengths and weaknesses as a leader is likely to be far more effective than the one who remains blind to them. He also is on the road to humility -- that priceless attitude of openness to life that can help a manager absorb mistakes, failures, or personal shortcomings.

We had nothing to lose. I think we played a very good tournament and gained a ton of confidence here. read more

We had nothing to lose. I think we played a very good tournament and gained a ton of confidence here. We won a close game, lost a close game to a very good team and got a win today.

It was a service, and it saved us time and money. We don't gain (anything). We gained games. The red read more

It was a service, and it saved us time and money. We don't gain (anything). We gained games. The red flag is not with Iowa State. Iowa State just happened to be the only ones mentioned in the article.