During last week's four-game homestand, Tokyo Apache coach Bob Hill was given his first opportunity to speak at length to reporters about his team's state of affairs and offer general thoughts on his approach to this season.

There were a wide assortment of topics discussed after Sunday's game, Tokyo's second victory of the week. Hill spoke candidly and used a bit of humor to get his points across, including the following:

• On the benefits of the just-completed work week at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2: