The experienced players have to take the lead in not getting down and we did that. (The Black Bears) weren't as physical as I thought they'd be. Maine was intent on playing its system too much, which made it easier to play them.

To have the lead for so long this week, it?s disappointing not to have won, ... But if I?m going be honest with myself, it?s really the first time I?ve had the chance to win this year.

We have a lot of young players that have not experienced the Louisville game yet. I don't know if they can identify with it. But for the players that went through it, it will be very motivating.

When you have a lead like that, you want to try and get some other players in. We got them in there and they did some good things for us. Our execution was good. It's good to have players coming off the bench that can run the plan efficiently.

Once in a while players get bumped on the head, or get bruises or a black eye, ... It's not real cute for dating, but it's just part of the game.

If the Louisiana-based businesses don't lead the rebuilding, after things are rebuilt, there is not going to be the strength there to lead the economy.