You could tell he thought it was the third out. I don't think it was a bad play to go for it. But Eckstein made a good play.

I thought we got off to a good start. You are always concerned how your team is going to play especially in a big game like this. But we got a lead and a working margin.

We know it's going to be a challenge, but my thought is you should always play above (your level) if you get the opportunity. We wanted this game, and we're grateful for the opportunity.

The bottom line is, I'll continue to play the best 11. Realistically, I thought Byron did a nice job.

My first thought when I got the call was that somebody had caught a bowfin, which looks something like a snakehead. But after talking with Steve, it was obvious ... this fish was not a bowfin.

I've known countless people who were reservoirs of learning, yet never had a thought.