I can't fault these kids' effort. They're playing their guts out and one of these nights they're going to get some (shots) to drop.

Mr. Koppel and 'Nightline' are hiding behind the so-called tribute in an effort to highlight only one aspect of the war effort, and in doing so to influence public opinion against the military action in Iraq.

I was very proud of our effort. We fought hard against a good Division II team. We just came up a little short.

It was a great team effort. We had some different kids step up and I can't say enough about how good our team defense was all night.

It was a true team effort. Its a good group of kids. They really worked hard this year.

I'm proud of our kids, and it was a great effort. I just don't think this team is getting any breaks right now. These kids are putting in all the effort, and I couldn't ask for anything more. I couldn't ask for anybody to play any better, they're just not getting any breaks right now.