(Frank Spence) posted a message on the USS Bennington site that I found one afternoon. Right away we decided we needed to get in touch with him.

Lives and our credibility are at stake, ... We will only prevail if we do the right things and not hesitate. This issue should not be hidden for obvious safety issues and because of future litigation.

I learned so much from my cousin (Alexander). I think he did things the right way. That's how he made it to the NFL, ... But the biggest thing I got from him was working hard and doing what ever you can to help the team.

We're ready for them. Right now, let's see what we can do against one of the top offenses in the league since coach Martz has been doing it.

I feel like I'm ready. I'm ready to go out there right now.

Nothing ever sounds quite the way it does when you're standing right in the middle of it.