“I appreciate all the support the people in the community and friends and coaches in the area have shown. It is really nice to see. At a time when it is hard for you to give up something you truly love, it helps you get through the tough times.”
“I expect big things out of next year's group. Unfortunately, I won't be a part of it. Whoever gets it is going to get a fundamentally sound team and a team that wants to win. They are a good group of kids. They are going to do what they need to do to be successful.”