It was really weird. I talked to my wife -- I think we were 10-6 (when the rumor took hold). All of a sudden, we finished 11-15. I don't know if that had anything to do with it.

We were excited when we were told and we hoped it wasn't another piece of the rumor mill. No one's been happy with the big cloud of doubt hanging over the resort and rumors flying around.

We didn't give up, which is nice. These kids want to win; they are just young in a lot of ways. I told them that when you watch an NBA game, you don't see guys running around confused about what they're doing.

They hurt us early inside. I think the bottom line is they did what they wanted to do.

We're widely regarded as having the most stringent and complete sour gas regulation in the world.

They're good students ... and good role models around the school.