There is a lot of preparation to be done. Some are just trying to get better for the conference meet. There are five or six key things some others need to do to get ready for nationals, and that may or may not happen.

Consumers have been on a shopping frenzy for so long, they may be trying now to 'pace themselves' in preparation for the upcoming holiday shopping season.

We are trying to get accustomed to the rapid arrival of the heat. Playoff preparation is continuing.

He's had a closer mentality in his preparation even when he was a middle setup guy.

I was concerned he might go pro. He certainly had offers. But he was committed to being here. I told him I would not coach him if he was not committed to training and committed to an education. And he is. And I have not seen anyone successful who was not committed and successful in the classroom, too.

He's got at least another gear. There is a lot more to him. He is as good as any sprinter who has been here. And there have been some very good ones here.