It is encouraging to play with the top of the conference. Last year, at our place, Iowa Western won three of the four games by the 10-run rule.

He's like an extension of me out there. He has such a desire to play and win. He knows where everyone is on the field.

That a story of our season. We've just lose some games we could have won. Iowa Western has more talent. We just have to get over the hump.

I've never seen a game like that. We've been struggling with our pitching, but not like that.

It gave our kids confidence that they could play with some great players and teams.

That's what really is missing on the West Coast. It's an electric conference. It inspires young guys to play even better than they can at times. . . I lived it for seven years. There is no margin for error, no mercy, no grace.