They are very special. I don't know of any college program now with the numbers as they are that could do without them. Occasionally you have a youngster come up and earn a scholarship and really contribute to your football team. They are special.

I'm sure he's kept every note he's ever taken, and he was a very good note taker. We usually have two or three guys signaling in plays so nobody gets a bead on what we're doing, but this could be a distraction if we're not careful.

The coaching just gets stronger and stronger.

I think they are very good. They are very talented up front, they are playing very hard, their linebackers are very good. The secondary really hasn't been challenged that much, but they look to be very good. I think they are very much improved from last year. Of course, mostly the same guys are back.

Rick really understands what's going on around him and is able to get the ball to guys that can help us make plays. Erik, on the other hand, has a bit more mobility and ability to get the ball down the field better from an arm-strength standpoint.

Chris is doing much better now. Everybody was obviously very concerned.