One thing we can carry into the playoffs is the fact we've been so consistent. This team should feel good about what it accomplished.

He has always had good game after good game while he has been there. But he's always been looked at as the No. 2 guy. He had never been given the opportunity to be the No. 1 guy.

I spoke to Pavel this morning. It's all confirmed. He's coming back. We certainly feel like we've won the lottery.

He was one of the most consistent hitters on our team in 2003. His approach at the plate is balanced. Can he hit .300? I think he can. I told him today and he'll move in the lineup if he produces. That goes for anybody else.

I don't feel like we were the bad guys. We knew George Mason was a good team. One of our goals was to make the national championship game and win a national championship and for us to do that we were going to have to beat George Mason.

That's why we don't panic. That's why we still feel good about this team.