Classical musicians do this all the time. They want perfection. So they piece things together. Eight bars of this and read more

Classical musicians do this all the time. They want perfection. So they piece things together. Eight bars of this and six bars of that. Glenn Gould said that with a recording he wanted to make perfect versions of pieces.

We didn't win the section this year, and, after that, we set this as our goal.

We didn't win the section this year, and, after that, we set this as our goal.

We've had a pretty smooth transition. It's almost like nothing changed. If we would have had a brand-new coach, it read more

We've had a pretty smooth transition. It's almost like nothing changed. If we would have had a brand-new coach, it would have been hard, because we'd have been so used to doing something for so long.

I guess when you have that one monster season, it's good because you're recognized. If it weren't for that season, read more

I guess when you have that one monster season, it's good because you're recognized. If it weren't for that season, not as many people would know about my career. But it also kind of diminishes what I did in other years.

It is definitely a trend that's being done more often.

It is definitely a trend that's being done more often.

Our handicaps depend on how many innings, how many defeats and who the opponent is. It takes a lot more read more

Our handicaps depend on how many innings, how many defeats and who the opponent is. It takes a lot more into account, so it's a lot more competitive.

However, it's better than sitting there watching this tiny mosquito grow larger on your arm. I don't know that he read more

However, it's better than sitting there watching this tiny mosquito grow larger on your arm. I don't know that he gains much by pulling out now. But he definitely stops hemorrhaging of public opinion against this.

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.

(A lack of) patience was an issue, and it's been something we've fought all season. I hope this game was read more

(A lack of) patience was an issue, and it's been something we've fought all season. I hope this game was a wake-up call, but it's a crappy way to get it. The kids have been resilient all season. Hopefully, we'll get another shot at them.