The kids finished well and fortunately we left the field healthy.

It was a bit of a revenge game, but I think we had some first-game jitters. The first half they made it difficult for us. They played with a lot of energy and passion. The second half we regrouped and it went as how we had hoped. We played much more composed.

Unfortunately we're in the habit of being a second-half team and we've got to get that fixed or we're going to learn the hard way.

We played a solid game with a good results against a strong and respected program.

When you're No. 1 like we are, you know the other team is going to be up for the game because a win over the No. 1-rated team could be the highlight of the season for some teams. I use it as a motivating tactic when my teams play top-rated teams.

It's got to be in your blood. My uncle used to say to me, 'You've got to get your kids over here so they can learn.' I don't want them to learn. There are easier ways to make money.