This time a year ago he was just a guy who was trying to get lined up right.

That's what we're trying to do. BT is a true warrior, and he really carried us. But as of right now, it could be a spark for us, maybe a blessing in disguise.

Obviously, the first time out, I'm trying to make an impression. It's a little unnerving, so I had to battle through that a little bit. All and all, I think I did OK.

I'm trying to win that spot and I'm fighting hard for it. But at the same time, I have to just let it happen because it's not my decision to make.

We're going to take our time and do what we feel is right. We're not rushing anything.

The first time we talked was right before my (state) finals match. He came up and said, 'Take 'em out'... and he slapped my hands during grand march.