(Brian) has definitely improved. He's in a little better shape and he knows what he needs to do.

(Brian) is mentally ready now. Physically, he's in shape, so now he's got it all together.

When Lapp took the timeout, it affected Brian. We thought (Lapp) was pinned.

We definitely saw glimpses of Brian like we did before.

His year didn't end the way we hoped it would. He got down here for the second time and won a match again, he just couldn't quite get to the podium.

Brian's ready, he's excited. He's been there before and has won a match. That should take off some of the pressure.