I feel like a noose has been taken from around your head, as far as pressure. I'm going to feel pretty good Monday. This is a business. You have to win. I survived it for a long time. Now I have to take a step back.

We don't feel pressure anymore. We just feel that we're in a situation where we can make some things happen. We can be a special team.

Some players have really played well some nights. They get double-doubles one game, then we get doughnuts from them.

We didn't have an answer for Withers inside.

I think it's in Jack's best interests to continue working toward his degree without basketball as part of the equation. There are no eligibility issues involved. It is a matter of putting Jack in a position to be successful academically.

This is the hand we're dealt. The kids are giving me great effort.