It's tough losing all those guys and a coach, too, but we support all their decisions and wish them the best of luck. We are just thankful for the time they spent here.

It is hard to lose a coach like Ryan, because he knows so much and brings a lot to the table. Jay, Mark and Charlie have experience in big tournaments, though, and I'm sure they will help fill in with the freshmen.

It's not the Panthers that tire you, it's the losing during the whole season. You have to guard against becoming morally down.

We are just barely breaking even or losing a little money.

Curiously, Flores has fell into second place without really losing popular support. This has happened due to the support of those who up until recently had said they were undecided or would leave their ballots blank.

I am 100 percent in support of bringing in an independent auditor, ... I can't necessarily speak for the rest of the board. But I don't think any one of them are against it.