The Big Ten is the premier conference, it's the toughest conference, and to do it week in and week out really says a lot about the character of these guys.

We are very excited about this opportunity to bring the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships to the state of Michigan. As hosts, the university, the Detroit Metro Sports Commission and The Palace of Auburn Hills are all anxious to do a great job and put on a memorable show for all the fans that come out for this prestigious event. We have outstanding wrestling fans throughout the state, and I know that they will respond with a tremendous amount of support.

It's going to be a big test for us. I have a lot of respect for Minnesota's program. It's already sold out.

It was exciting; it was a packed house. Anytime you get Michigan and Michigan State's wrestling programs together there will be lots of intensity. It's great rivalry that goes a long ways back, and I thought both teams represented themselves well today, and fortunately we came out on top.

We noticed that when they put up a shot, only one of their guys was going to the board and the rest were going back on defense. We couldn't get our fast break game going.

They want to run with us. They have a hard time figuring out how we cover a vast distance. Back where they're from, it's one town after another town and another town.