The crowd, the team, the coaches went wild. Even the opposing players were happy for him.

It allows our players to be among themselves and go up against the opposing crowd. When you're in the situation we're in, last game of the season and everything we've gone through in recent weeks, I think it's good we're away and allow our guys to get some focus.

He can take some visitors, so that's a good sign. We'll have a number of players and coaches going over there this afternoon, but they still want him to rest. (The doctors) feel very good about his progress.

I have no words for it. The atmosphere and the crowd are amazing. It's really special for the coaches, players and families.

That intensity to win transfers to his coaches and players. I don't think that has ever wavered at all.

I did realize how hard it was. I think coaches realize it a little bit sooner than players do. I had hoped that we would have been able to do it a little sooner than we have done it, but you know things happen along the way.