I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level read more

I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level in the United States. Making bigger tournaments, more interesting events. Making it a respectable profession for young people to be able to pursue in the future.

Our transition game went well. We passed to the open man for the best shot possible. We also had 18 read more

Our transition game went well. We passed to the open man for the best shot possible. We also had 18 assists.

Eventually you love people - friends or lovers - because of their flaws.

Eventually you love people - friends or lovers - because of their flaws.

We went to Connecticut and I met the cadets from the Coast Guard Academy because they read my book over read more

We went to Connecticut and I met the cadets from the Coast Guard Academy because they read my book over the summer for class,

I first noticed the trees, swaying in the wind, and then I saw, or maybe I heard, one being twisted read more

I first noticed the trees, swaying in the wind, and then I saw, or maybe I heard, one being twisted from its roots. That's when I knew something bad was coming.

The toughest thing about it was I couldn't come to grips with it. I couldn't reason it out in my read more

The toughest thing about it was I couldn't come to grips with it. I couldn't reason it out in my mind. It was very difficult. I didn't agree with it. I don't think I ever will.

That took the wind out of our sail, that's for sure. You'd like it not to, but that's a pretty read more

That took the wind out of our sail, that's for sure. You'd like it not to, but that's a pretty big hit by that kid. He did a good job. I think he was on base all day.

He did a great job. He didn't trying to feel it enough where he was forcing bad shots. For the read more

He did a great job. He didn't trying to feel it enough where he was forcing bad shots. For the most part, they were all very good shots.

Just from watching Louisville on TV, they seem like a physical team. We have to be tough and strong with read more

Just from watching Louisville on TV, they seem like a physical team. We have to be tough and strong with the ball. Going on the road, that's a big emphasis.