Quotes by David Gaines

“This is like a pilgrimage for us every year. If they go to a home-and-home series, it will eventually feel like just a football game.”

“A lot of horses have become resistant to the virus and the owners have improved their vaccinating habits.”

“The disease is no longer a novelty to people, and sometimes owners take it upon themselves to diagnose their horse with West Nile and put him down before ever confirming it, ... It may be a true decline, but the numbers may not be as true as we are seeing.”

“If you want to control mosquitoes, you have to hit them where theyre breeding. You have to control the larvae.”

“Weve had a late start to the West Nile virus season partially because of the unseasonably cool spring.”

“I want to see how weve progressed and how well react to playing against Oak Hill, particularly our guards. Its obviously a daunting task. But we had very little team chemistry when we played them in November. Im expecting our effort to be much-improved.”

“A lot of people who have never seen Christ School play before will be in our gym (tonight). Its a wonderful opportunity for our team. At the end of the day, this game doesnt have any bearing on standings. I just hope we come away from this game feeling better prepared for the rest of our schedule.”

“Its stuff youve got to do when you are a soldier. I just hope the next year goes fast.”

“The airport is a tremendous asset to the community.”

“I didnt want to let my coach down. I knew I had to step up and be a leader ... it was a fastball on the outside corner and I just went with it. It was a big win for him.”