We did have a very solid fall, which is a little bit unusual. A couple years ago, we had a read more

We did have a very solid fall, which is a little bit unusual. A couple years ago, we had a real good fall, and that was the year when we had a very good team. So I'm hoping this is a good sign.

It was nice being offered the role and not having to audition,

It was nice being offered the role and not having to audition,

We got 200 e-mails (about it). Lots of people had the same reaction. They were assigned to read it in read more

We got 200 e-mails (about it). Lots of people had the same reaction. They were assigned to read it in school and didn't. We try to take things that sometimes people turn off of because they're introduced to them too early or for some other reason, and try to make them entertaining.

A substantial number of beneficiaries are already enrolled, but a lot turns on what those who are on the fence read more

A substantial number of beneficiaries are already enrolled, but a lot turns on what those who are on the fence decide to do between now and May 15. If they stay out for now, some could face financial penalties down the road if they later change their mind.

I am very pleased with today's wave of signings. Salim and Jacobi will add strength and speed to the defense read more

I am very pleased with today's wave of signings. Salim and Jacobi will add strength and speed to the defense for 2006; Drew and Oral will add some flair and character to our attacking abilities.

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

He thanked them for their service to our country. And wanted to let them know ... that the American people read more

He thanked them for their service to our country. And wanted to let them know ... that the American people are behind them and support them.

I think the game was lost in the (third) when we gave up five runs, then two more in the read more

I think the game was lost in the (third) when we gave up five runs, then two more in the fourth. I think, if we had shut them down or held them to one or two runs, they probably wouldn't have been as aggressive as they were. But they can swing the bats.

He showed me his slider was his command pitch. I told him, 'You get behind in the count, throw it read more

He showed me his slider was his command pitch. I told him, 'You get behind in the count, throw it anyway.' He started throwing the breaking ball with the fastball.