They were off most people's radar for a long time and we were constantly hearing from smaller retailers who were read more

They were off most people's radar for a long time and we were constantly hearing from smaller retailers who were blowing through the product. It's clear that in certain markets, this brand was almost a cult hit. It's more of a middle America story, but I think they look at bigger markets as having growth potential.

Last year it moved late, so people sat in base camp all May just waiting for an opportunity to go.

Last year it moved late, so people sat in base camp all May just waiting for an opportunity to go.

You have to assume there will be more deals. That certainly would be a positive for credit quality in the read more

You have to assume there will be more deals. That certainly would be a positive for credit quality in the equipment space.

There were some fantastic matches between the two sides in the late eighties and into the early nineties. Perhaps not read more

There were some fantastic matches between the two sides in the late eighties and into the early nineties. Perhaps not so much with the first team as these tended to be second team matches played on a Friday night, but that did not stop the two sides from going at one another, and I expect that to be the main theme on Saturday evening. We will both have a go at one another within the spirit of the game.

We were not ready to play. The matches we won, everybody contributed and the most we lost everybody contributed. I read more

We were not ready to play. The matches we won, everybody contributed and the most we lost everybody contributed. I believe by the end of the season we'll be a pretty good team. To finish in the top half at this tournament is a good sign.

We would like to begin to whittle away at lead time. Long lead times just add cost to the entire read more

We would like to begin to whittle away at lead time. Long lead times just add cost to the entire supply chain. Short lead times reduce cost. It's real simple.

It's an extra layer of security to enhance the comfort of the fans. But it has to be implemented properly, read more

It's an extra layer of security to enhance the comfort of the fans. But it has to be implemented properly, and the teams are in charge of that.

Theory: A kite can be flown in an absolute vacuum if it can be towed at the speed of light.

Theory: A kite can be flown in an absolute vacuum if it can be towed at the speed of light.

[As the accolades continue to mount for Attanasio, he’s quick to credit his team. Attanasio calls Yost a great motivator read more

[As the accolades continue to mount for Attanasio, he’s quick to credit his team. Attanasio calls Yost a great motivator and says Yost’s attitude and expectations have set the mission for the year.] Ned said from the very first meeting with the players, ‘Now is the time to produce,’ ... He started with the players from the very first day in spring training and I’ve heard him say it a number of times in many contexts. That’s set the tone for the entire year.