They have big shoes to fill. As the defending state champions there are a lot of expectations on them. Defending read more

They have big shoes to fill. As the defending state champions there are a lot of expectations on them. Defending the state title is not our focus. We want to develop chemistry, play well as a team and learn to compete. All that is going to prepare us for the toughest district in the state of Texas.

Avalanche danger is something to consider. That's only an issue when there are steep slopes above you or when you're read more

Avalanche danger is something to consider. That's only an issue when there are steep slopes above you or when you're in a chute.

They said, 'oh, the office is backed up with some paperwork.'

They said, 'oh, the office is backed up with some paperwork.'

Most of them are starting at an even playing field. They've never played the game. These girls only have got read more

Most of them are starting at an even playing field. They've never played the game. These girls only have got a couple weeks of experience.

The plethora of special effects -- some dazzling, some clumsy -- make "Harry Potter" at times resemble a generic Hollywood read more

The plethora of special effects -- some dazzling, some clumsy -- make "Harry Potter" at times resemble a generic Hollywood horror movie. That three-headed dog that stands guard over a treasure was better left to the imagination. . .

Of course, when they had their best years, they never quite got it done. They went (to the Super Bowl) read more

Of course, when they had their best years, they never quite got it done. They went (to the Super Bowl) four times, but never won. They're starved up there.

We just had to tell the stories of these amazing volunteers, who left their families and jobs in some case read more

We just had to tell the stories of these amazing volunteers, who left their families and jobs in some case to work around the clock at the most dangerous disaster site in historyGround Zero.

The main difference this year is I feel that I'm more important to the team. We lost some good post read more

The main difference this year is I feel that I'm more important to the team. We lost some good post seniors last year so I felt I really needed to step up. They needed me so I stepped up.

We need to go out and find that match, and we've gotten some support from various foundations and endowments so read more

We need to go out and find that match, and we've gotten some support from various foundations and endowments so far, but we have a long row to hoe.