Everybody stepped up big all year long. It's a testimony to our team. We have a 'never say die' attitude, and this is what we deserve because we do that.

I want this spot; there's no doubt. I'm trying to stick the nail in the coffin right now.

I think a lot of people are not taking us seriously. I think they're counting us out. We might surprise some people when they don't expect us to win. It takes a lot of the pressure and heat off of us. That might work to our advantage.

I'm really looking forward to the competition. This is a huge honor, and I'm really starting to get the feel for how important this is going to be.

We've got the pope on our side.

Whatever it might be, I just know I can be an asset to this team. Hopefully I can prove that once again this spring.