If that will make our opponent not take our abilities seriously, then let us be the Cinderella.

My final three were George Mason, George Mason, George Mason. I'm glad I chose George Mason.

I am very sorry and I deeply regret my actions on Sunday. In the heat of a tense game, I lost my head and made a bad decision. I'm not making excuses for my actions and I take full responsibility for what I did. I want to take this opportunity to apologize to Loren Stokes, who I have great respect for. I also want to say I'm sorry to Hofstra University's players, coaches and fans. They played a terrific game and that should not be overshadowed by what I did.

It's been a roller-coaster ride. But we haven't pinched ourselves yet. We want to celebrate. But we can't be satisfied yet.

This deal will allow us to capitalize on our newly established contacts in the region. He worked with Hurricane Katrina victims and survived Hurricane Rita, so he has plenty of local expertise as well as connections.

He kept us in the game. He didn't walk anyone, he wasn't overpowering, but he kept the ball in the strike zone and did an overall good job.