Having beaten them instills some confidence, but they are an athletic team and are tough. To be successful, we need to rebound and be able to handle their defensive pressure.

Inside, they kept dumping the ball down to the post. They made their free throws in the end when they needed to make them. Their coach does a pretty good job with their crew.

It was great the way we shared the ball. I was pleased with the unselfish play of getting everybody involved. They came ready to play and set the tone early.

I very much appreciate having the confidence of the full board of directors. We are going to be able to right the ship and do good things.

We left the game with a bit of confidence. We weren't happy we lost; nobody's ever happy when they lose, but we learned that you have to take advantage of those opportunities when they come up.

It will be a hard act to follow. But we have every confidence the bar will be raised again in 2010.