I knew I had to take better shots. I was wrestling real poorly the first time (I faced him) so I knew I had to wrestle a lot better -- and I did.

This is the best time of year for wrestling and something really just clicked for me today. I was having trouble finishing all year, but today I really felt confident. I'm feeling no pressure because I'm not even expected to be here right now.

I started going in 1980 or 1981 when King was wrestling. What got me excited was seeing the finals, there was always good competition. As a wrestler in the tournament I was concerned with just my matches. As a coach I am concerned with 14 guys and how they are doing in their matches.

I don't think I've ever heard him yell in (the wrestling room) and most coaches get you going by yelling. He just never yells and the reason you want to work your butt off for him is because you respect him so much you don't want to let him down.

The toughest part is definitely making up the work. It was extremely tough with wrestling in keeping up on the work. We would be gone three to four days straight and would have to get our homework done and make sure we don't fall behind.

We're professional, but not big time. We're like the minor league of wrestling.