I'm very excited for the opportunity to continue on the path of taking this program to the next level. I think the guys are excited and everyone is ready to get the season underway.

There were times when we were wrestling well, but we let up for a split-second. A good program like theirs?you can't give them an opportunity.

[Conklin] started out a little slow, but he picked it up at the end. It's redundant, but if you wrestle hard the whole time, good things will happen and those two showed that.

It is clear from our inspection and reviews that the department has made substantial improvements that have strengthened the non-immigrant visa process since Sept. 11.

My big thing now is to start training the guys. As the head coach, I'll have to be a little more strict.

You don't ever want to lose. But, for us, it's a no-lose situation. It's a good measuring stick for our guys.

Chad showed what wrestling for seven minutes does. He worked hard the whole match and kept wrestling.

I now understand what it's like when your parachute doesn't open and your whole life passes before your eyes.

There's been a huge explosion, a lot of damage to the building. You won't be hearing from me for a while.