It all starts with the defense. Our job is to give the ball to the offense in good position.

We've been staying sound in all three areas of the game ... pitching, defense and hitting. It's big for us right now to stay consistent as both hitters and pitchers.

I liked the overall feel and they were the one school that actually sent me handwritten notes. When I visited I talked with (head) coach (Joe) Novak and all the coaches and felt real comfortable.

They are getting a lot of good recruits like Orlando Moore and Phillip Brown from Morgan Park (both freshmen) and it shows. I am excited to be playing for them. They are always in contention for the MAC (Mid-American Conference).

A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country.

The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.