I'm ready. I'm excited to take over. The past two years were a good learning experience and now I'm ready to take that to the field.

It definitely helps, the big game experience we've had in the past, especially last year. I guess that really showed coming down the stretch, when we were able to keep our composure when they made their run.

Everett is not as strong as they were in the past. It was a good learning experience for us and it gave us a chance to bounce back from our mistakes.

It felt good. I finally got to go out there with the starting group and throw the ball around the yard. It was a good time.

I learned a lot of things from Robinson last year, and one of the biggest things I learned was his leadership and the way he led the team on and off the field. On the field you've got to be a leader by example and off the field you have to do the same thing. Sometimes you've got to keep some guys in line and grab them.

We always joke around. We've got a good relationship.