We came out flat early. I called a timeout and had a little disagreement with them. They got themselves motivated and started playing better defense. The defense in the second and third quarter was just phenomenal.

Our GM, Dave Dombrowski, called me and asked to report early and I was happy to do it. I'm really looking forward to getting started.

They were late to the flat-panel party. They found themselves being eclipsed rapidly without a replacement plan in place.

I had him leaving early and called him out.

I am certainly disappointed. It just boils down to a disagreement with the application of the criteria. I wanted a fair hearing on the matter and it was the process recommended by the USOC. I think I had a fair hearing and I respect the arbitrator's decision.

Early on he was a little flat with his slider. All of a sudden he started getting on top and putting people away.