We're a work in progress and that's the reason you play in these type of tournaments, to learn how to do different things. Today was learn how to hold the ball and unfortunately, we didn't succeed as much as we wanted to.

The kids are ready for this one. Games like this are what you play for. It's the same old Stanhope. They've got a good running game. They can throw it when they need to and they play good defense. Our guys know what to expect and what it will take to win.

We really think of ourselves as phenomenal people. We're still a work in progress.

Reason does not work instinctively, but requires trial, practice, and instruction in order to gradually progress from one level of insight to another

It's all a matter of letting Mother Nature do her work. Progress is being made and there is strong reason to maintain a positive outlook. It is just not going as quickly as anyone would like.

Bonds is making good progress and returning this season is possible. There is no reason why he won't be on the team in 2006.