We've been working so hard because we know it's his last year and the road he's going to through, there's read more

We've been working so hard because we know it's his last year and the road he's going to through, there's a couple of guys, and we've been trying to watch some tape work on things and he came through. He wrestled his butt off.

I know they have a lot of team speed. Their linebacker (C.J Lee) looks pretty good, and they have some read more

I know they have a lot of team speed. Their linebacker (C.J Lee) looks pretty good, and they have some other good players. But I know we're ready. More than ready for whatever they bring at us.

There's been a little wear and tear from the travel. The 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds on the team definitely recover read more

There's been a little wear and tear from the travel. The 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds on the team definitely recover quicker than us coaches.

Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence

Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence

You won't recognize it when we're done.

You won't recognize it when we're done.

We took our time to examine all the alternatives. We tried to make the best deal we could.

We took our time to examine all the alternatives. We tried to make the best deal we could.

That's all got to be cleaned up. The stock market's going to struggle until that happens, and the economy at read more

That's all got to be cleaned up. The stock market's going to struggle until that happens, and the economy at large will feel like it's moving through molasses, even though it will be moving forward.

Elgin's game was an incredible performance, also. I don't think there's any comparison. Elgin did it without three-point lines. His read more

Elgin's game was an incredible performance, also. I don't think there's any comparison. Elgin did it without three-point lines. His game was attacking the hoop and hitting jumpers inside 20 feet. Kobe's range is unreal, and he does it his way.

It doesn't seem like very long ago that we were the new kids on the block, and really tried to read more

It doesn't seem like very long ago that we were the new kids on the block, and really tried to claw our way up from the rear of the pack, so it's a very exciting feeling for us to come in and be as confident as we are.