I already know we're going to see a lot of the same stuff, and he might say the same about us. It's going to be a tough challenge for us, but we accept it. We know we're going up against one of the best teams in the country.

They did a nice job of pounding it in against us. Sometimes it's like it's not fair. It's like, take out the 6-5 kid and let's have a game.

I'm actually as excited as you can be excited about playing a No. 1 seed. It'll be fun.

When I resigned, I resigned. So I wept over it and I grieved. I got therapy. It was tough because I love coaching. I really believe it's a passion and it's a gift.

Our teams are close. We really appreciate the men sticking around and cheering us on. They showed us that we can do it.

I am a different person. I'm enjoying it.

That was brutal. It was torture, only because we really wanted to see where we were going to go.

She's an incredible player. I was thinking if they go to her every time, we're in trouble. I don't know how Western Illinois coaches, but I would almost be like, 'Don't anybody else shoot it. Just give it to her.

At least we know the scouting report. Jim Foster does a nice job, but at least we're somewhat familiar with them. Now, we got to go back to work and prepare to play another tall center.