We just started. The crowds aren't too heavy yet, but through the weekend we expect better results.

We just started. The crowds aren't too heavy yet, but through the weekend we expect better results.

I think we will need more troops then we currently have to secure the elections process in Iraq -- that read more

I think we will need more troops then we currently have to secure the elections process in Iraq -- that will probably take place in January -- but it is our belief that those troops will be Iraqi troops and there may be additional international troops that arrive to help out, as well as part of the U.N. mission. So I don't see need for more American troops, but we can't discount it.

I didn't think we would ever make enough money to pay rent by playing music.

I didn't think we would ever make enough money to pay rent by playing music.

All three of them are competitive kids and they have always been successful players. Brendan wasn't a surprise, I have read more

All three of them are competitive kids and they have always been successful players. Brendan wasn't a surprise, I have seen what he could do for the past couple of years. Sometimes sophomores come up to varsity and have trouble adjusting right away but he has really been a good player for us.

Quite frankly, [the bid process] is as intense as any pursuit of a telecom contract I've ever been through representing read more

Quite frankly, [the bid process] is as intense as any pursuit of a telecom contract I've ever been through representing BellSouth.

It's not routine, but it's pretty close to it. He should be as good as new.

It's not routine, but it's pretty close to it. He should be as good as new.

Coach Gruden really likes to prepare for what's going on now this season and I can understand that. Right now, read more

Coach Gruden really likes to prepare for what's going on now this season and I can understand that. Right now, I'm just trying to do my best by watching and absorbing what's going on.

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.

There are those who have burned schools and killed doctors, nurses and many other innocent Afghans.

There are those who have burned schools and killed doctors, nurses and many other innocent Afghans.