It is a little bit worse than last year. Cesar Chavez is going to be a challenge in league, and obviously Union is again too. We have some tough games left in this tournament.

If they can produce a transcript showing 14 core courses, then how can you challenge that? I would say that we would follow set admission standards, and if they met those standards, I don't see how you could not accept that.

Peter has proven himself through the ranks as a coach. This is the next challenge for him. I think he's very capable and ready to handle these duties. I always felt that international experience is a key for this type of position, and Peter certainly brings that to the table.

I think you form a bond of different personalities where even without saying a word you challenge each other to be good. You don't want to be the weak link in the chain.

I like a challenge. The big thing there is getting the athletes out for the sport. I've got a lot of homework to do.

It was two of my better years of my life. Coach Stratton was a motivator and recruited some talent you wouldn't believe for a small school.