When I started out we used to flood this whole plain. We're gonna reach the point where it will no longer be economical to pump water. We may already be there today.

It's a wonderful site for us. Those were probably the greatest years at UF and certainly one of the biggest days in Gators' history.

It's giving these guys confidence that a lot of us old guys care about who they are and what they're about. In years past, I think it was them against everybody else.

It's sad to see things like that happen. But I also understand the structure of buildings and the age and time of that building couldn't stand up to those winds.

We let one slip away. We've got to find a way to make plays. At least we will have Gates.

In 35 years we haven't replaced the decks. Will there be inconvenience? Of course.