Smith insisted her stance was not rooted in any specific personal belief.

Smith was insisting that the team play more of its young prospects.

But Smith had insisted upon showing the movies of the colonel in action.

Yet, Smith insisted after the game that he was just being cautious.

"Let me talk to someone in possession of all his faculties," insisted Smith.

Smith, in his first year, insists that the coaches are future stars and will adapt to the pro game.

But Smith insisted that he had to be patient.

Smith insisted, however, the Rangers were not hurting because of this loss.

But Smith, who has said he will find another tough defenseman from somewhere, insisted that no deal was close.

Before she could, Smith insisted on checking her handbag first.