We've got several seniors that have been together since the ninth grade and they've worked hard for this season. We had to count on several of these guys as sophomores. They had to grow up fast (as sophomores) and they've continued to improve during the past two seasons. Our success will hinge on them.

The ninth grade. I went from 5'9' to 6'8'.

He was the glue that kept everything together. He worked so hard this off-season and it shows. I'd say he's been better than what we expected when he's been in there. When Mike's back, it gives us two good quarterbacks, two different styles. That's good.

They've both worked extremely hard. I've been around them since they were in seventh grade and it was great to see their progression. What a way to go out — unbelievable.

We worked so hard to get the bye week. I felt bad for the seniors to go out like that.

Nobody in the paddock was happier to see last season end than I. I worked hard this off season and I am really looking forward to 2006. I am optimistic that this is going to be a big year for us. There is a lot of similarity between this year and 2004 in that a lot of people are overlooking us heading into the season. I think we will surprise a few of the so called experts.