I told them that the only road to contract victory for the membership was not by strike but in continued negotiation. I stand ready to assist the local leadership in returning to the bargaining table.

To go on the road in the ACC and come away with the victory, you have to have a lot of people play very well. I thought our players played with a tremendous amount of focus and aggressiveness.

If you look at the numbers, you can tell the NIT went strictly by the book.

Now, we're getting dressers buying more suits. And the guys who didn't buy suits are now in the market.

Anything that's going to help those kids get across the road safely is a small victory.

I've learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in your talents, your abilities, and your self-worth can empower you to walk down an even brighter path. Transforming fear into freedom - how great is that?