They came in and they took care of what they could control. ... I've got a veteran group that is a pretty good example to the other guys on how to do this thing.

Bill is an innovative, cost-focused technology leader. He's proven that he can leverage technology to effectively balance cost control within demanding, high-profile customer service organizations. His talents will be essential as we build Virgin America with our customers in mind each step the way.

We thought if we were going to have a chance it would be to control the tempo. The challenge tonight was that we asked them to do something that is different than what we typically do but, again, we felt like that was our best opportunity. It got up-tempo a little bit in the second half and that?s when you could see the separation in the athletic ability.

Releasing players that have worked their tails off for the team is one of the toughest days for me, ... It's even tougher when you release veterans such as Hugh and Jon. They have contributed a great deal to the success of this team over the past few years, and we appreciate their efforts on and off the field.

Releasing players that have worked their tails off for the team is one of the toughest days for me,

We are counting on him being back. He worked his tail off this offseason to get himself in great shape. He is not going to fall out of shape that fast.