I was really proud to work there that day.

We work on blocking out every day during practice. That's a key to winning — rebounding. Blocking out is the key. If the man is bigger than you and you've got the position, he can't do anything but come over your back.

I'll believe it the day I see it.

You know, a soap opera - you watch it every day, and nothing changes,

He hasn't pitched in a week and I wanted to get him as much work as I could before spring break. He did a great job. His curve was working better late than early. When he got it breaking, he really kept Lincoln off balance.

I try to explain to them that that is not unusual, that we often work round the clock to wrap things up at the end of a legislative session, ... While many don't come around, they do end up having a better understanding.