We're definitely playing better. We're getting close. We're doing a better job in execution and assignments, and recognition of the things we need to do.

The first year (2003), Drew was sporadic in his execution of a new offense,

We are going to work very hard to try to stop this execution.

Again, it's the experience factor. He didn't play tailback last year, so it takes time.

Mesquite is a very strong running team, and they like to keep it simple. They played Desert Vista very well and had them down. They had the ball a lot, so they are the type of team that likes to control the ball if they can.

If we start putting these things together, we're going to be good. We want to be ready to make a run in the region (which begins in three weeks).