I think it just shows the strength and popularity of the Derby at this point. A few weeks ago our read more

I think it just shows the strength and popularity of the Derby at this point. A few weeks ago our list of horses we thought were possible or probable seemed to be shrinking a bit. But when we got the last round of major preps, the list started growing again -- even though two horses (Brother Derek and Lawyer Ron) you'd regard as the favorites scored emphatic victories.

We knew our pitching staff was the backbone of the team. The question mark is our hitting. It isn't over read more

We knew our pitching staff was the backbone of the team. The question mark is our hitting. It isn't over yet. We've still got two weeks to go, and the offense has to come around. We're day to day with our offense.

You come to Michigan to play teams like Notre Dame. The game means that much more to me because it's read more

You come to Michigan to play teams like Notre Dame. The game means that much more to me because it's my last year and I only have one more chance to play this team. It's one of the greatest rivalries in college football between two schools that have the most tradition.

Why did I spend all these years playing boring Europeans? I was made for action movies.

Why did I spend all these years playing boring Europeans? I was made for action movies.

Thurston has some great shooters, but our defense just got in their face and shut them down.

Thurston has some great shooters, but our defense just got in their face and shut them down.

The kid is unbelievable. I've never seen anything like it, in the NFL, or whatever.

The kid is unbelievable. I've never seen anything like it, in the NFL, or whatever.

Companies appear to have turned cautious because of the possibility of spikes in crude oil prices, which could hit corporate read more

Companies appear to have turned cautious because of the possibility of spikes in crude oil prices, which could hit corporate profitability. Oil prices have been stable recently, but are still generally at high levels.

The other inmates stand in a long straight line, flanked by guards, and I am dragged past them. I do read more

The other inmates stand in a long straight line, flanked by guards, and I am dragged past them. I do not respect them, because they will not run - will not try to escape.

Both of them have tremendous power. But it's my opinion Bonds shouldn't even be in the game today. He's violated read more

Both of them have tremendous power. But it's my opinion Bonds shouldn't even be in the game today. He's violated federal law. He's a product of illegal drugs.