We're a team that there's very little margin for error. The last couple of games we've played clean baseball.

217

We've been in a must-win situation since Week 3, when we were 1-6. Our guys know it can be done. We've made a lot of big hits, big pitches and big plays to get this far.

205

Jim is an outstanding baseball player. He's a consummate baseball player. He's not real big, he's not very flashy, but he knows how to play the game. He's very analytical. He's a smart baseball player and he's got a bright future.

146

Those type of players are blue-collar, gritty-type players. It's what we want here (at Pitt) and what the city (of Pittsburgh) wants. It affords us a very aggressive way to play the game.

145

We're one series away. If we can't win that series, we don't deserve to make the playoffs.

104

We expect to compete for the Big East championship. I believe we're ready for the season. I don't think we're a team capable of blowing people away. We have to play very well every day to win.

96