It was a glowing e-mail. She said how lucky Saint Mary's was to have me as a coach.

Tomorrow is a potential statement game. If we are ready to go, it will be great game to watch. The only thing that concerns me is that they have more depth and experience, but I think enthusiasm will get us through.

It came as a big surprise to me.

I was told that they wanted to head in a different direction, which was pretty funny.

We've got to execute offensively tomorrow and cut down on turnovers. They are a great team defensive team.

I can't communicate with her.

We did a lot in one year and got the school excited about basketball. We had built a great nucleus.

Tons of tears from everybody. We built quite a family atmosphere. We had a great year on and off the court.

[Boyce] put the entire team on her back. She really played the game of her life.