The late start was really not a huge problem. The difference was minimal.

It was just sloppy. Our performances were not quite as sharp as we would have hoped.

If you're not a one or two seed, the difference between the teams is minimal.

Derek was phenomenal. He finished third in the all-around. His name is out now, and he demonstrated that he is a top gymnast.

They were great. We have been depleted all year, we didn't have all of our guys, but we didn't quit and it showed.

Rehearsals make a huge difference.