I thought it went as I predicted the scores would be. Riverhead snuck in there with more guys than I thought they had.

We're certainly keeping a close eye on it. It depends on how successful it is for other people. We don't have to be on the cutting edge. If it's really great, I'm sure we'll take a hard look at it.

We're getting a lot of comments on the paddock, and they're all positive. People who get around the country tell us it's one of the best three paddocks in the country. It ought to be. A lot of work went into it and a lot of money.

The athletic department is launching a fundraiser on a scale that I don't believe has ever been attempted here before. We're serious about raising money that provides scholarships for student athletes, and we believe this campaign will set a foundation to where we can provide scholarship support on an annual basis.

If there's a referendum that says you might be put out of business, that doesn't give them a lot of confidence in a 15-year loan.

I'm looking at taking second or third in the small school championships. We have a lot of great stand-out guys who, if they perform well, should get us there. Overall, I was satisfied with the meet. We worked hard all year and they performed well. We're just lacking a bit of depth.