It's just part of whatever motivates guys and whatever they say. Ultimately it comes down to how well you play. What I've learned over the years, a lot of guys talk. What you need to do is go out there and play, back it up. They've been able to back it up, so that's why it works for them. Hopefully we can go out there and do our talking on the field.

I approach every week the same. I think I've always tried to be very professional to how I approach the game, my preparation. Every game is important.

We all have experiences in our lives that change us, and we all learn from people, like my dad, but at the end of the day, it's only us. And we're only responsible to make ourselves happy.

I think I have a certain respect for people, you know. And I guess a lot of times I expect that respect to go both ways.

I feel like I've always played within the rules. I would never do anything to break the rules. I believe in fair play.

What strikes me most about Best Buddies International is the simplicity and magnitude of the mission. Friendship is a simple idea.

I'm a pretty good winner. I'm a terrible loser. And I rub it in pretty good when I win.