He's going to be tough. He always is. He's been pitching in the conference as long as I have. He can be overpowering at times. I know right now the game is going to be close. I look at it as one of the tougher games I'm going to have throughout the season.

As a staff we take pride in what we're doing this season. We have a high level of cohesiveness. I'm very proud of these guys. I feel bad the streak is getting the attention and it's kind of blown out of proportion.

The kill made all the bass sick, but only killed the weak.

Stop chasing society’s definition of success and chase your own definition of success. Success is an emotion that is experienced when you are completely fulfilled and content with where you are in life; it has nothing to do with a specific job, a specific amount of money in your bank account, or the quality of material possessions you acquire. You can be the richest man in the world, but still, feel unsuccessful, and you can be the poorest man in the world, but still, feel extremely successful.

I have to be honest and say I think NASCAR was a lot more proactive in this situation than anybody has given them credit for. Did Dale's accident speed that up? Yes it did.

The loss of a child is totally different because it's contrary to nature, ... When it happens, you question everything you've ever known.