Conditions are dry, and rainfall is needed badly to hold ducks in these areas, as cold weather continues to push them south in large numbers.

We knew Zillah would come to play and we knew we had the weather the storm. In the third quarter we were a little more patient on offense and we got some better looks. We also did a lot better job with offensive rebounds.

I was very pleased with how hard the kids worked, especially in that hot weather. After a 2-1/2 hour bus trip and to walk away with a win against a good football team, that is incredible. It was great team effort and I am proud as heck of the kids.

You can't predict the weather. Hurricanes can move in any direction. If you evacuate two or three times and it saves your life only once, that once is enough.

He's very versatile. I've always been impressed with how versatile he is. He takes it seriously, and yet has fun with it, too. Plus, he's just a great guy.

In Tennessee, duck numbers are good, but dry conditions are proving to be a major problem. No significant rainfall has occurred in several weeks, and ducks are beginning to deplete food sources on refuges.