I think our kids are starting to play with a lot of pride and heart. We're starting to play some pretty good defense.

I love the BNC. I don't think it's a good conference for them anymore.

I had more fun this year than at any time before coaching.

They just come to practice and work hard every day, and I think that is starting to pay off. Plus, some of the younger players are finally getting used to the speed of the game, and that has helped.

They had three runs against us. We just didn't have an answer that third time.

Putting together that run at the end of the season was as much fun as I've had coaching. I think those are the moments you coach for, and I hope the kids realize those are the moments you play for. Not everything is for a big second-place trophy.

I didn't want to prepare for that, so I didn't. I just told them I was so proud of them, all the things they went through.