These are complex and complicated cases ... that require daily attention. Based on the claims of more than $40 million, this is money well spent on the citizens of Anne Arundel County.

I was really young when I swam at Ridgewood. I don't remember much besides that I was a little kid who was happy to be out of school for the summer. But I do remember Peter from swimming there and from going to school with him. I'm really glad I got to know all those guys growing up, and its really great to still see (Peter) at meets, even if it's only three times a year.

I know everyone is pumped up for conference. There is really no pressure to swim our fastest times at conference. We set everything up to swim our fastest times at sectionals.

It seems like I'm the one everyone is after. There is added pressure, but it's beneficial pressure that makes you swim faster.

It gets your attention at three. I'm not going to lie to you or the fans. We've been working hard and we know the focus in this locker room is there. We're just struggling to get a win right now.

'Alligator' was the first record that anyone paid attention to, and it seemed like it was the screamy songs that got us that attention.