He pitched a very smart (game). He got a lead and he made Auburn put the ball in play. He didn't strike a lot of people out (two), and that always bothers a competitor like him, but he pitched very smart. He gave us exactly what we needed. I was just very, very pleased he was able to do what he did.

I like very much the way the young man has thrown.

I like the way we bounced back and the guys really got after it.

That's a surprise to me because he did so much for college baseball.

That kind of situation is probably the most extreme I have heard.

It's their decision in terms of what they want to do, and we are fully prepared to walk away on Dec. 8. We've put our cards on the table.

It's a real good win for us. For them to have the opportunity to play where the professionals play, that's a feeling I hope they never forget.

This is very humbling. Any time you receive recognition from your peers it is extra special. ... It is one of the highest honors I have ever received.

This is what I did at 4:30 (a.m.). This was 5 (a.m.) and this was 5:30. (There are) things that I know we need to work on, and we will work on.

You don't forget that they beat you the year before. But by the fact that we were successful tonight, we have to move on to the next ballgame.