We don't apologize for it not being pretty, and we don't apologize for keeping it close.

We don't apologize for it not being pretty, and we don't apologize for keeping it close.

I'm really psyched for O.A.R. They'll certainly be a hell of a lot better than Sonic Youth.

I'm really psyched for O.A.R. They'll certainly be a hell of a lot better than Sonic Youth.

Even with their combined support, the cost of mounting a production has proved to be too much. We have continued read more

Even with their combined support, the cost of mounting a production has proved to be too much. We have continued to do fine productions, and I've found it even more challenging because we have to adapt productions to the recital stage, and yet we're doing full productions with sets, lights and everything.

I'm very happy to have done two triple Axels, I wasn't thinking about the championship but was just focusing on read more

I'm very happy to have done two triple Axels, I wasn't thinking about the championship but was just focusing on the two triple Axels. I'd give myself 95 out of 100 for today's skate.

We're thrilled with the turnout. It's good to see the community rally around this festival. We planted the seeds several read more

We're thrilled with the turnout. It's good to see the community rally around this festival. We planted the seeds several years ago and have watched it grow.

The emotional effects after Hurricane Katrina had started to dissipate. Then along came Rita.

The emotional effects after Hurricane Katrina had started to dissipate. Then along came Rita.

We told the guys coming in that their pressure was going to be the key and fourth quarter their pressure read more

We told the guys coming in that their pressure was going to be the key and fourth quarter their pressure got to our guards and we didn't get the ball inside like we did the first three quarters.

I don't care. I've been saying that the whole time. We're blessed to be playing in this tournament regardless. I'd read more

I don't care. I've been saying that the whole time. We're blessed to be playing in this tournament regardless. I'd love to [get a chance to] play [Villanova], because I think we can show our toughness. I look forward to the challenge. We worked hard to get here.

heat from impending searches.

heat from impending searches.