Scott Davis
Scott Davis
playing since third together
We've been playing together since we were in the third grade, so it's been a while.
quarter surprise
We know the quarter is going to have EBITDA down 20 percent, but that will not be a surprise to anybody,
dictate energy hard high work worked
We wanted to dictate a high energy level. For every shot, we wanted them to work hard and get a little tired. And it worked out.
comparison expect last quarter reasonably tough versus
We expect the first quarter to be a reasonably tough comparison versus last year,
cut hold teams
We like to hold the ball, and get other teams frustrated. We hold it and hold it, then get a back-door cut and score. That's what we do.
issues left looking people surprises watching
We are all watching the regulatory process, and there aren't many surprises left out there - the issues are the issues, and I think people are looking for it to all be over.
activity amount bid business confidence consumer currently encouraged fighting fourth key labor longer success
We are very encouraged by the amount of new business bid activity currently in the pipeline, now that we are no longer fighting the headwinds of labor uncertainty, ... Consumer confidence will be key to the success of this year's fourth quarter.
change excited sure
We are very excited about it. I'm sure it will change everything, but probably for the best.
accelerate agreement along closer company conclude confidence contract diversion grateful increase loyalty risk timely union volume
We are grateful for the loyalty and confidence demonstrated by our customers, ... But we've said all along the risk of volume being diverted would increase the closer we got to contract expiration, and diversion will accelerate if there's no agreement soon. It's even more important the company and the union conclude these negotiations in a timely manner.
accelerate agreement along closer company conclude confidence contract diversion grateful increase loyalty risk timely union volume
We are grateful for the loyalty and confidence demonstrated by our customers, ... But we've said all along the risk of volume being diverted would increase the closer we got to contract expiration, and diversion will accelerate if there's no agreement soon. It's even more important the company and the union conclude these negotiations in a timely manner.
low
When we get it down low to Ryan, we do pretty good.
faster fastest five growing growth volume
This was our fastest volume growth in the US for five years and we are growing faster than the market.
basically earnings focused interested market overall people quarter solid
The overall market is down; everything is getting hit, ... The quarter was a solid quarter for them and it was basically in line. But really, people aren't focused so much on the earnings anymore. They are more interested in the merger.