The last two weeks, Brian's confidence has been great.

That was no surprise. After last season, he was lifting and focusing on his goals. He has gained confidence and is really cutting loose on the mat. It was no upset.

We always have that confidence.

The data were the latest of several recent reports, including ones on jobless claims and consumer confidence earlier this week, that told us that the economy is not out of the woods yet.

I've gained confidence. A lot of shots I would have passed up last year, I'm taking this year.

To win our first (league) game is a tremendous boost of confidence.