It's all thanks to John. He told me to attack the lines and he was right. When Mark told me to do it I didn't have any belief in him because, well because he never got past the first round of any tournament he ever entered.

I started making sandwiches with the group eight years ago. When I missed a week and came back, they told me I was in charge of getting the bread and bologna.

There were some great points in the match, and it was very encouraging for a young rookie. There are still so many things in his game he can improve on, but he's learning all the time.

You used to feel you'd move to the suburbs to be safe but I think it's getting right in line with downtown.

I'm kinda of numb right now. I feel excited. I want to thank everyone that helped me. There were numerous people that helped me that I can't begin to recall their names. And I want to thank my opponent for running a nice, clean race.

We are in a position right now of already having to rethink our budget estimate for 2006.