It was an excellent ,thought-provoking exercise. I think we all learned a great deal and we have an awful lot to learn.

He had flat feet. He needed a letter from me saying that flat feet hadn't kept him from playing football and baseball. He was excited.

He showed he's one of the best running backs in the area. Blair is going to carry us far this season.

We are elated. It was the right decision all along.

I have never thought of participating in sports just for the sake of doing it for exercise or as a means to lose weight. And I've never taken up a sport just because it was a social fad. I really enjoy playing. It is a vital part of my life.

I thought I'd go mad. At one point I thought I'd put a plastic bag over my head and jump into the Hudson River.