In effect, the army is confined to fortified bases while the Taliban are filling the vacuum outside.

In effect, the army is confined to fortified bases while the Taliban are filling the vacuum outside.

To play on the second biggest day on the football calendar is enormous and, for our young guys, it will read more

To play on the second biggest day on the football calendar is enormous and, for our young guys, it will give them a taste of a finals-type atmosphere.

Basically, ... he was telling the guys not to take things for granted.

Basically, ... he was telling the guys not to take things for granted.

Persons who are born too soon or born too late seldom achieve the eminence of those who are born at read more

Persons who are born too soon or born too late seldom achieve the eminence of those who are born at the right time.

This means a lot. We came through some dark days to get here. The kids never stopped practicing hard. They read more

This means a lot. We came through some dark days to get here. The kids never stopped practicing hard. They never stopped working ... I think this says a lot about their ability to persevere. It says a lot about their toughness.

It's a little daunting, a little troublesome.

It's a little daunting, a little troublesome.

Sometimes younger girls are a little easier to teach, because the older girls have developed bad habits that are harder read more

Sometimes younger girls are a little easier to teach, because the older girls have developed bad habits that are harder to break. But we've made a lot of progress.

The hitting rock bottom theory is all very well. But it is probably possible to intervene earlier.

The hitting rock bottom theory is all very well. But it is probably possible to intervene earlier.

This was a strong win. I was surprised as a few (hits) that came back over the net. (Southeastern) was read more

This was a strong win. I was surprised as a few (hits) that came back over the net. (Southeastern) was working hard, but our girls are pretty excited.