We'll feel the effects in the immediate future, I think, far greater if we continue to make the NCAA Tournament and have kids believe that we're the Gonzaga of the East or something along those lines.

The high majors are often the younger teams in the tournament. Even though they may be more talented, they are playing against teams that are not intimidated by them or uncomfortable competing with them on the court.

I couldn't believe it. Just before the national anthem was played, I heard our chant. I could see the president of our student body wearing that yellow hair. It's just super.

When I said that I'm not exactly sure what I meant. Boy, it's sure been true. It's been an absolutely fantastic magic carpet ride.

One of the greatest parts about this trip was that we didn't put any pressure on ourselves. No one placed any expectations on us--except for us. Nobody can ever enjoy the ride like we just did.

I told our guys if we're going to be Cinderella, you have to remember Cinderella was a beautiful young lady that turned eventually into a princess, and I don't think our guys want to be referred to as princesses. But, you know, the idea of you kiss a frog and it turns into a prince, you know, kind of like us. Before the tournament began, nobody ever heard of George Mason.