I do realize that we probably set the game back about 15 years by our turnovers. But to win in spite of that ... there must be some other things that you're doing pretty well.

I don't think there's ever been anyone who could touch what she's done. For her to separate herself from everyone in this day and age is really special.

I don't know if you can put your arms around really what she's capable of.

If you can survive all that heat, you can exploit on the back side. Gary knows that. It's a risk he takes.

Iowa State played fantastic. When we were up by 10 points (with 6 1/2 minutes to play), Iowa State could have said 'we're done,' but they kept fighting.

I'm so proud of our kids. I thought they competed well and showed team unity throughout. I realize we set the game back 15 years with our turnovers. You throw it to them 32 times and win - we must have done something right.

I just watched film of Anne Donovan and Nancy Lieberman and Cheryl Miller, and I've never been on the floor next to them when they played. But I've never in my 10 years as coach been on the floor with anything like Courtney Paris.

I'm really glad that we have this carrot of going undefeated, to dangle out there in front of them to keep them directed and going after a prize. It's like a good hunting dog - they need something to chase.

I'm really proud of this team and what we've accomplished. Securing a Big 12 championship with games yet to be played is a pretty special accomplishment and we're not taking it for granted for one single second. We're just not going to celebrate it with all the euphoria yet, because there's so much out there still that we can do.

I'm fine with it. It does not really matter to me. You have to beat everybody at some point anyway.