We're trying to get a look at the new team, the (2006) team. Our goal is to get the young kids some experience to see what they've got.

I told all the players I had last summer on the national team to look at their uniforms, they said 'USA' across the front. That's always something special. But it's going to be even more special now since chances are being taken away from us. I'm not going to give up hope that somebody is going to come to their senses on this.

There's no doubt that we really value the fall practice because of the weather in Michigan. We value getting to go out and play together, and it's hard for us to do that when there's snow on the ground.

I thought that she pitched better in the first game than the second. She looked like she was steering her pitches a little bit (in the second game) and getting behind hitters. She's going to help us, but she has to improve.

Getting here was hard, winning here was really hard. For us to be the champion, I don't think there's a word for it.

It was a great moment for Michigan and for Michigan softball. I was so proud of those kids. They were incredible all week.