I can honestly say that we've had the best year that we have ever had here in my tenure. We've read more

I can honestly say that we've had the best year that we have ever had here in my tenure. We've performed very well throughout the year. Men and women, both sides, have really swum at a whole different level.

We also met casting directors and others in the field and got to find out what they did and they read more

We also met casting directors and others in the field and got to find out what they did and they were really nice to me. At the end of the day, I'm proud of myself because a lot of people can't go up on a stage and talk in front of thousands of people.

It has been absolutely wonderful, really uplifting. In an odd way, the fire sent a message to our company about read more

It has been absolutely wonderful, really uplifting. In an odd way, the fire sent a message to our company about getting better organized and getting things under better control, in one place. But the generosity we've encountered has allowed us to bounce back quickly. We're ready for a new season.

There are more indicators that are getting better than are getting worse.

There are more indicators that are getting better than are getting worse.

I am happy that these next two games we're going to give them a chance to get on the field read more

I am happy that these next two games we're going to give them a chance to get on the field and show us what they can do. Our next game is vitally important for our opponent. If our guys can respond well on that game that speaks volumes for them.

Our main goal is to accelerate their educations, ... But we hope that after they go to college, they'll return read more

Our main goal is to accelerate their educations, ... But we hope that after they go to college, they'll return to make their homes and careers in Texas.

We're going to have a strong battery. Our pitching gives us the luxury of a lot of good innings defensively.

We're going to have a strong battery. Our pitching gives us the luxury of a lot of good innings defensively.

I'm looking forward to an interesting period. We have a lot of opportunities obviously for the league and a lot read more

I'm looking forward to an interesting period. We have a lot of opportunities obviously for the league and a lot of challenges, and I look forward to working with the league office to help in any way I can.

I take the blame for this one. Being a senior, I should be able to do more. . . . read more

I take the blame for this one. Being a senior, I should be able to do more. . . . I'm not blaming it on that one possession (where he lost it). We were up in the first half and in the second half we didn't jump on them. I don't blame one play. Mistakes happen.