We promote Athens as the midway stop in the interstate, and these places are giving people reasons to stop.

We talked about going to the net and playing tough, playing hard and never giving up. I think [Graves] sees that as the way I could be successful; rather than trying to use my hands to get around a guy, just use my size. That's to my advantage.

One thing New Yorkers do embrace is the sight of young players giving everything they have. That's what we're here to do.

That benefits businesses on (U.S.) 72 because they'll drive by and hopefully stop on their way to downtown. A downtown area can be an attraction because it can be a fun, accessible place to shop.

There's no beating around the bush. Allowing alcohol sales has helped. It's brought new restaurants here.

You have to look at everything we've got going.