The tradition and the talent and the commitment to time and hard work doesn't change. It's like an island in time.

We're very excited to get some good local talent. It's going to be hard work, but the opportunity is there for both of them to start. We think they have a lot of potential to grow into good college players.

This honor is a tribute to the hard work Brad has put into his talent. He has incorporated the instruction that pitching coach Brian Unger presented to him which has taken his pitching to another level. He has truly developed into a legitimate professional prospect. I believe that he is in line to have a tremendous 2006 for the Hawks.

Dance is hard work, and they're part-time dancers. They're here because they want to be here. It's always a balance act - push, pull back, push, pull back. I like to tap into their will rather than go against their will.

I think it's great for her. All the time she's put in and all the hard work all the way through. All that time in the gym has really paid off. The big thing, though, kids need to realize is that the honors come from being a successful team. If you don't have success as a team, you don't get recognized as an individual.

It's about time. For all the hard work and everything, I would have been very disappointed if I didn't make it.