Danny's post, (and we'd all like to know where he's been all this time!) should show us that we are all not as benign and kind up here as I hear from the fans. Why would anyone scream that at someone they didn't know, just 'cause they're from BU?!? For pity's sake, folks, let's not dish out the obscenity we encounter down there!! Let's give 'em he__, sure, but show Maine style and class, not BU crass!!!! AND, as for Coach, I call him a "force of nature", because the best you can do is enjoy the sun shine, and weather the storms!! The only other person on the face of this earth (excluding my folks) that I have learned more from being around would be my husband. Shawn has the rare personality that, when you come in contact with him, you either venerate or despise him, but you will never have peace. I happen to love the guy, and I also see him very clearly!! I hope he counts Jack & I the same. No, I do not feel he should shoulder the blame for the sanctions. I believe we all should, then get it behind us. It's like we have been a sword being tempered by fire, with all the soot blackening the gleam of steel. Now all that dirt is being wiped away, and the weapon is shining in our hands once more. I look at the Banquet, which would normally be considered the end of something, as truly the focal point of renewal, in the best sense of the word. I can't wait for next season!! Though I will miss you, Danny........;-} Cathy Hart