We saw some resistance in the Wichita market until we partnered with EPIC. The increased awareness and information handed out regarding ethanol-enriched fuel made a huge difference in the public's perception.

I think the whole thing was designed to show how we were divided and how we couldn't agree on what should be done. All of the votes would have been captured on a computer and the percentages would have been locked in. We didn't like that at all.

It was a little scary. It sounded like a freight train, and then I saw two tall electric poles snapped.

We still owe it to [the Iraqis] to help them rebuild.

We're very excited about him, ... A lot of teams wanted him on their practice rosters. But we're waiting for the right call in terms of putting him on an active roster.

He had a solid preseason, ... Teams got to see what he can do. It's evident by all the teams that have called. He just needs to be polished a little.

I tried to come in with an open mind. I thought it was only right to listen to all the proposals and make a decision that was best for my state and my Federation. But right away these (BASS) people were belligerent and confrontational. They profess to be working for the future, but there isn't any trust. I don't see how we can go forward from here.