They were in a little shock. There really wasn't much said. Our football program is bigger than any one person.

You know, I was crap. But I had the commitment, and I had the understanding, that the basis of football is skill on the ball, and if you spend the time with it, you're gonna reap the rewards.

It's the football fan's way to be the coach, the general manager, the owner.

Like every football team, NFL or arena, you want to start out with a win. It puts everyone in a good frame of mind. It kind of shows you where you're at early in the season. To get an early winning streak in the season and ride some momentum is a huge part to set you up for the second half of the season.

I've been ignored for 20 years but now it's heartening to get some recognition,

We were having a trial game against Leeds, and Jack Charlton was the boss of Middlesbrough at the time.