There was a little doubt last year. He's just more mature and more confident this year.

That kid will wrestle seven days a week if you let him.

We control our own destiny. We should be in those matches. We didn't get all the premium points. We needed some tech falls and pins. We had to wrestle perfect - not just good - to win.

He was a big surprise. He really stepped up for us.

No doubt. It's the way the schedule is. Every team goes through it, so we've got to put together some good games.

We all love watching Ryan; there's no doubt about it. But after the game, we go back and watch the body count of how many people get knocked down.