We'd prefer it if the guy disappeared. But we're not sure there's much we can do.

We would prefer our students not consume alcohol at any point - obviously that's something that's a longstanding tradition among Baptists. We recognize it is available in other places around Abilene and the right of Lawrence Bros. to conduct legal business.

It will not be easy - but he's done it before and he is the right guy.

You see a guy like Marquand get thrust into a role and you're not sure what's going to happen, but then you see how hard he works because he wants it so bad and he doesn't want to let people down. It's a really incredibly satisfying thing to see as a coach.

I'm not a bus-station kind of guy, but there are a few players here I'm not sure want to be here. They've got a brook-trout kind of look.

The issue with Ray is that he is really keen on making sure the little guy is not forgotten. I don't think he has a cause per se except serving his constituency, whether it is wooing businesses, cutting through red tape or helping someone who is down on their luck. He is really good at being there when he is needed.