May 27, 2000

QUOTES

FIU Head Coach Danny Price:
“The key to the game was Paul Zervas. For him to finish saved the pitchingstaff and put us in a better position for tonight.”

FIU Third baseman Gus Alfonso:
On the importance of a 6-run lead in the first inning:
“You feel like if you play solid defense, you’ll get the game. We have a lotof guys that want to win here.”

Wagner Coach Joe Litterrio:
“It’s tough when you come down to a regional with premier programs like youhave here. You know that they are going to be ready to play. We are veryinexperienced and it’s the first time we’ve been in a regional. The pressuregot to us early on?.Coming out today and giving up six runs right away reallyput our backs against the wall. It’s tough to come out of that.”

Wagner Catcher Kevin Rugg:
On Wagner being in a regional:
“For me and the rest of the seniors, it’s a great feeling and a great way togo out. It’s a great experience for the school.”