We're very humble in that respect. Our kids do not have a sense of invincibility. We're mortal, and we've kept it like that. And it's helped us out.

The kids are excited and feel good about it. It's allowing them to move forward a little more confidently.

This league is very even. That's why I tell the kids to only think about one game at a time.

Everyone wants home-field advantage, but you don't want it be unfair to the kids or anyone else. Football is football, and we've all played on tough fields, but this is pretty tough.

I was very pleased when the board said they wanted to do this. It shows such respect for the community.

It is really going to be those kids who can meet the test and are in a gap situation, like the Lost Boys.