I did kind of let 'em have it. I don't think we were playing up to snuff. You've got to give Illinois a lot of credit. They played very hard. But we needed to get back in the saddle a little bit. It's good that we did.

Once we get it up to snuff, it should be one of the regular competitors in the market.

Ultimately, you try not to let the other guys affect how you're playing, but it's nice to see someone having a good day. And I think it helps you a little bit.

I just think we need to let the dust settle over the next few weeks and see how all of this plays out.

It's important to realize that we have two special major-league players here. I kind of want to find playing time for both. It's a wonderful trade off.

My guys always make you assume they're playing worse than they are. I think they do that because I tell them I don't want to know exactly where they are, because I don't want them to know exactly where they are. I don't want them thinking about anything other than the next shot.