The kids really took to it. I showed them some samples, gave them a quick demo and set them loose, and it was amazing.

She had the chance to protect Kelsey. Kelsey could still be alive if she had done her job as a parent, and she did not do it. Yes, I do hope she spends time in jail.

Out there is a particular neighborhood that wants to be included. To me that's not as important as the kids. I don't want to split neighborhoods and communities.

We have a dozen kids who get the chance to go through another 12-year-old season. I think that helps the league so much. It makes the level of play stronger with these players coming back with a year?s experience under their belt.

We've got a bunch of good kids and I don't want them to get a reputation for being unruly, because they're not.

Other kids did drugs; I did crafts. I never knew where I fit in.