Our undoing was the first quarter. We allowed them to shoot 77 percent and that got them going. That didn't set a good tone for us. I know we can do better.

It seemed like we were throwing it to the guys in orange the entire first half. We were (lazy) with the ball and on defense and they were able to build a double-digit lead. Second half, we were able to buckle down, get some stops, get the lead, and hold on for a much-needed win.

Earnings were up 6 percent from the first quarter, making the second quarter of 2000 Alcoa's eighth consecutive quarter of improved earnings,

We let them get 11 in the first quarter. Then we only allowed nine points in the second and third quarters combined. That's huge for us.

He's not 100 percent. First it's the ankle, now it's leg cramps. He's been a little unlucky this year.

Doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves.