We wanted a true conference champion. We didn't want to lose out on going to the Rose Bowl because we played a tougher team than somebody else played.

I'm so glad that we have such a good turnout tonight. From our women's team selecting the 6 p.m. game so the Ruff Riders and cheerleaders could attend, to the men's team finishing its practice in time to come over to the game. It really just shows that there is such a strong level of support for our teams.