They did get Monday off, but when I say off the guys are always in there working on their own. I would say the guys look good this week, last year at this time I wouldn't have said the same thing. For the last month of last year they looked tired and we all know how that turned out. The practices have been pretty spirited and workmanlike. I really thought that we would see McDonough hit a wall at some point, but he still looks as fresh as he did a the beginning of the season, I am becoming more of a believer in him everyday. Dennis is concerning me a bit, his ankle still does not seem 100% and he just looks rusty. Marion has looked really good and it seems the loss to Humphries has really got him fired up. Although Keddy's neck/shoulder problems have really hampered him this year it looks like it may be moving in the right direction now although it is unlikely he will be 100% although a 95% Keddy can still win it. Beatty's road is going to be a tough one and I'll get a better idea where he's at next week. Erekson is going to be a tough SOB to beat, he just keeps getting better with every practice.