Curt Smith Quotations

We need to be open-minded about what the center could be, and we need to understand what it can't be.

Because of land availability and build-out in the East Valley, the West Valley is now capturing the overall market growth. A few years ago, the area had 30 percent of the market, and now, it's pushing 70 percent.

We certainly thought we could go 3-0 this week, but we won only two, and those were the two wins we needed. Our problem (against Clay) was we were too aggressive and we didn't work the pitcher. Instead, (Kenny) worked us. If we don't make the adjustments we need to make, I'm afraid we might have a shorter season than we anticipated.

What we've done is identify appropriate niches to attract various buyers, such as first-time home buyers, families moving up and retired adults.

Again, we gave up a run in the first inning. That's three games in a row we gave up a run in the first. Hopefully, that won't happen (today).

Accidental or not, there is no place for that kind of language, period,

Our girls know what's at stake. They know what they're capable of. But they also know that on any given day, anyone can be beaten.

Building a golf course in this market is not a solid return on your money. They operate at a loss for a while.

Of course, (offense) is always a concern. You've got to get the runners across the plate. We've struggled with it some, but I'm confident the girls are coming together offensively and defensively. I think the girls will make the adjustments (at the plate) and do just fine.

It got a little scary there in the seventh. All the time, we kept telling Margaret to not worry about the runners. You overcome what happened by getting the routine outs and play to your potential every time.