We let ourselves down in the opening 20 minutes. We didn't get balls forward quickly enough and they got on read more

We let ourselves down in the opening 20 minutes. We didn't get balls forward quickly enough and they got on top of us.

Every writer hopes or boldly assumes that his life is in some sense exemplary, that the particular will turn out read more

Every writer hopes or boldly assumes that his life is in some sense exemplary, that the particular will turn out to be universal.

This means a lot. We came through some dark days to get here. The kids never stopped practicing hard. They read more

This means a lot. We came through some dark days to get here. The kids never stopped practicing hard. They never stopped working ... I think this says a lot about their ability to persevere. It says a lot about their toughness.

A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten

A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten

It came down really to a question of logistics. Having our coach and our training facility here in Michigan, this read more

It came down really to a question of logistics. Having our coach and our training facility here in Michigan, this just made much more sense.

It walked around and seemed like she was OK.

It walked around and seemed like she was OK.

The deputy auditor has done a great job, but it's difficult to get things done without him around.

The deputy auditor has done a great job, but it's difficult to get things done without him around.

Personally, I don't think it's a good idea to move to a countywide system. I have real concerns about how read more

Personally, I don't think it's a good idea to move to a countywide system. I have real concerns about how frequently the revenues would be distributed and what sort of accountability there would be in getting proper distribution.

Clearly, issues of ethics and corruption will be playing a significant role in our discussions of politics in the ensuing read more

Clearly, issues of ethics and corruption will be playing a significant role in our discussions of politics in the ensuing months. The longer this goes on, the more pressure on candidates from both parties to discuss how they will clean up the system.