They're a combination of very good [talent-wise], good preparation by Jimmy, and they believe in themselves. I don't think it's a fluke. Somebody else in the country might, but I don't. [The Colonial Athletic Association] is a good league, good quality coaching in that league, and this is proof of that.

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