They cut maybe a little too much. They cut costs and now their costs are in pretty good shape. But their reputation among passengers has slipped at a time when their competitors are really focusing on service, trying to attract business class passengers.

I actually don't know anyone, and I don't look at the brackets. But I feel pretty good right now.

The girls are pretty excited.

The university is pretty land-locked. Finding a spot on campus puts everyone in a compromising position, but we want an on-campus facility.

I think this sends a strong statement about where we stand when it comes to the importance of academics in this conference. We support that. We feel it was a very good move at a great time -- when we're coming together as a 16-team conference, the largest in the country.

We feel very confident the Big East will retain its spot in the BCS, ... We feel we are one of the six strongest conferences in the country. We may be sixth, but we're sixth.