He was a big surprise. I jumped on my assistant coach who scouted (Ball State), 'Tell me about this guy. read more

He was a big surprise. I jumped on my assistant coach who scouted (Ball State), 'Tell me about this guy. Who's he?' Everybody has their day in the sun, and he had his today.

I don't think there's very much difference between Murray State, which is picked to win, and Morehead State [which is read more

I don't think there's very much difference between Murray State, which is picked to win, and Morehead State [which is picked last].

We had plenty of opportunities in the doubles, but we just didn't convert. But what I said to the team read more

We had plenty of opportunities in the doubles, but we just didn't convert. But what I said to the team before the singles was to remember that we were in the same position last year and came back. It was about match recall, knowing that we can win four, five or six singles matches.

You feel bad about it for a while. But the way the schedule is, you have to move on quickly read more

You feel bad about it for a while. But the way the schedule is, you have to move on quickly because there is another game in two days.

I always wanted to play in the NHL, but last year when I was with the Dynamo, we won the read more

I always wanted to play in the NHL, but last year when I was with the Dynamo, we won the championship. I wanted to stay so bad back there. I got some thoughts [about staying], but the NHL is here. I changed my mind.

This was genuine fear - fear born of experience of a man that was mean and ugly, not crazy, but read more

This was genuine fear - fear born of experience of a man that was mean and ugly, not crazy, but mean and ugly.

I'll talk with trainers, doctors, coaches, but I'm looking to play.

I'll talk with trainers, doctors, coaches, but I'm looking to play.

We wanted to see where they had died. The lady drew it on the map, and we drove here.

We wanted to see where they had died. The lady drew it on the map, and we drove here.

That's the best birthday present -- to give something back to the musicians who have given this country so much,

That's the best birthday present -- to give something back to the musicians who have given this country so much,