It means a lot to have somebody there with me that I've known for a long time because I know it's going to be a culture shock. Having somebody there by my side is going to be cool.

When they cut it to one, I wasn't really nervous but anxious. But I knew that if we just buckled down, we weren't going to lose this game.

With Coach Linder going there, I just jumped at the opportunity. I know I will be in good hands and I know he'll tell me if I'm doing something wrong or if I'm doing something right. He's not going to just throw me under the bridge. I know he's going to be there and fight for me.