Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are to some extent a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece by thought, choice, courage and determination.

Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.

Talent-wise, we could get back to that level. But character-wise, team-wise, do we have the moxie? Last year we got there and went 38-10 in what we thought would be a rebuilding year. That was reached due to the 'team' concept they believed in.

I hate to say it, but it's so rare a great player's talent matches his character. It's been a long road for him and I can't wait.

Natural talent, intelligence, a wonderful education none of these guarantees success. Something else is needed: the sensitivity to understand what other people want and the willingness to give it to them.

Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece-by thought, choice, courage and determination.