I think there has been a pick-up in the last three months of the year, even though December is not yet done and dusted.

We have all been through it and we know what he expects. I am excited. Every year people pick against us and we just ignore it. We just go out and do what we have to do and end up getting it done.

We think they are doing it because of malpractice concerns. They may also be under pressure rom parents to 'do something' for their children.

December, being the last month of the year, cannot help but make us think of what is to come.

The same thing happened last year, and she had to pick up where Missy left off. I think she did a great job. She really doesn't think about pressure. When she steps on the court, she's a go-getter. All the other stuff is behind her, and it's all about basketball.

Our lineup's been thin all year, ... We played without three guys for three or four out of six months. We'll be all right.