We had a drop off in just about every category in terms of where they register. Where we saw the biggest decline was over at the trade show.

The numbers came in less than last year, but last year was the first at the ATEC Center.

When you've set the bar as high as we have, you have to look really far and wide to find someone else to fit in that same mold. We'll do our best to uncover them wherever they may be.

Little different topic, but the caliber is just amazing. The conference as a whole is a slight step above last year's, which we thought was one of the best we've ever had.

We thought last year with Dr. Patrick Moore we were on the right track. (Conference attendees) received Catlett's talk even better than Patrick Moore.

A lot of athletes are arrogant, narcissistic, prima donnas and selfish, and he never fell into that category. He's one of the most-sensitive, intelligent people I've known. When all of this is over, I'd like to be his mentor.