I am optimistic that this unified effort by our softball delegation will show Mr. Rogge and the IOC members that almost three months after the vote, we remain committed to getting our sport back on the 2012 program.

I am optimistic that this unified effort by our softball delegation will show Mr. Rogge and the IOC Members that almost three months after the vote, we remain committed to getting our sport back on the 2012 program, just as we've always been dedicated to growing softball globally and keeping it as a world-class sport that projects the Olympic image and ideals -- especially its promotion of women.

The kids played tremendously hard. This was a tough one, but we are proud of the kids' effort Coal City played well down the stretch. They earned it.

I haven't like our defensive effort in the second half at all lately. We knew (Brown) would be fresh in the second half. We felt like they'd got right to them. They did, and he was effective.

It was a great team effort.

I think both contractors are making every effort to comply with what is being asked of them.