All we can say is regardless of the AEIF vote, the company's focus remains on negotiating a new cost-competitive agreement by Feb. 28. Negotiations are continuing. AK Steel remains hopeful.

The company's focus remains on negotiating a new cost-competitive agreement by Feb. 28. Negotiations are continuing. AK Steel remains hopeful.

It remains AK Steel's strong desire to reach a new cost-competitive agreement ... before the expiration date.

Our team is ready and willing to negotiate 24/7. It is our strong desire to reach a competitive, cost-effective agreement by the Feb. 28 expiration.

That savings is being passed on to members. Our focus is strictly on them.

I think it's very important to emphasize that my immediate focus is to coach the 2005 football team and coach them to its fullest potential, ... The thing that I share with the players ... that I would guarantee them that they will have a great effort and great preparation and tremendous focus from myself and our entire staff. They deserve that because they've worked so hard in preparation for this season, and we will not let them down.