Bill Trumbo
Bill Trumbo
conference few half second strong win
We probably should have had a few more in the win column. If you look at the second half of conference play, we were as strong as anyone.
athletic both california coast longest road teams trips
Of all the road trips we make in (the California Coast Athletic Association), this one probably is the toughest, not only because it's our longest trip (in mileage), but also because both teams are very competitive.
completed needed stadium
This really is just a one-year fix. Our new baseball/softball stadium will be completed in 2007. So we really just needed to find a place for this season.
feeling home played road weary
It's been a road weary season. We've played so many away from home that we are feeling comfortable in these situations.
best effort
It will take our best effort of the season.
airport closed forced found happy hotel inside instead kids worst
The airport closed at midnight. So we were forced out and found some accommodation in a hotel ballroom. It wasn't the worst thing that could happen, and the kids were happy to be celebrating there instead of inside some airport.
last point spot year
We're in a much-improved spot from a year ago. At this point last season, we were 0-4.
hole played pleased second shoot williams
We were in a hole early. We just couldn't let Williams shoot anymore. I was really pleased with the way we played defensively in the second half.
against ball covering easy four guards guys match power shoot team
They're not an easy team to match up with because they usually play with four guards and a power forward. You've got to get all of your guys covering the perimeter against them, and they shoot the ball very well.
deepest team
They have the deepest team in the league. They are very quick, very forceful. We will have to play well defensively to have a shot.
home split win
You really like to win the home games. Split on the road, win at home. That's how you win championships.
athletes competitor gets good great jeff tries
Jeff gets good athletes and they play hard. He's a great competitor and tries to get it done the right way.
expectation foul games injury intact logic road split team teams win
The logic is, championship-caliber teams split their games on the road and win at home. Our expectation is if we can keep the team intact without injury or foul trouble, we should play successfully at home.