What you're trying to do is upgrade your guys to the point that they get used to competing against top-level opponents like this. It certainly is a positive thing. Everybody should have his horizon elevated a little and that should make us tougher for what's coming up.

We circled what seemed like an eternity trying to decide whether we should stay there, whether we should go someplace safe, ... Finally, my tail gunner, Master Sgt. Byron Allen, spotted our lead aircraft on the ground, their main rotor still turning, so they were probably all right.

After looking at the results from last weekend, I was happy with the team's performance. But, we're looking to improve this weekend in Philadelphia.

The biggest thing we got out of that meet was a step forward.

They worked their butts off. They went out there and gave it their all and willed themselves to a convincing win.

Our team is designed for a meet like this. We have a strong team all around and should score well.