I think it just shows the strength and popularity of the Derby at this point. A few weeks ago our read more

I think it just shows the strength and popularity of the Derby at this point. A few weeks ago our list of horses we thought were possible or probable seemed to be shrinking a bit. But when we got the last round of major preps, the list started growing again -- even though two horses (Brother Derek and Lawyer Ron) you'd regard as the favorites scored emphatic victories.

Coach always preaches to us, get ahead, get ahead, make something happen.

Coach always preaches to us, get ahead, get ahead, make something happen.

I could never accept findings based almost exclusively on mathematics.

I could never accept findings based almost exclusively on mathematics.

A thick skin is a gift from God

A thick skin is a gift from God

Just trust yourself, then you will know how to live.

Just trust yourself, then you will know how to live.

They ordered him to drop the knife, and he just kept backpedaling. Then he lunged at an officer, who had read more

They ordered him to drop the knife, and he just kept backpedaling. Then he lunged at an officer, who had to step back to avoid being stabbed in the chest.

(The boys) were really flaky. We had some boys who performed worse than they have all year long. This is read more

(The boys) were really flaky. We had some boys who performed worse than they have all year long. This is a home meet, and you're supposed to have some sort of pride at a home meet. You are supposed to stand tall, and we were not standing tall today.

This allows the students to receive an education tomorrow if they so choose,

This allows the students to receive an education tomorrow if they so choose,

We're not playing with intensity all the time. We can't just have two innings and then lie down; our little read more

We're not playing with intensity all the time. We can't just have two innings and then lie down; our little mental errors make the games look bad.