I surfed against C.J. in Japan the only time a year ago and he beat me pretty bad. But he ended up winning that contest, so that was OK.

I hope the experience we have can help other people. It's great, because we get to see the people who enjoy surfing, and we'll be able to meet the customers' needs.

I feel really good. Fourth place doesn't feel too much different because it's one of those things no matter how good you did, you always think you could have done better. It's still the same questions there unless you're No. 1.

When I first heard about the charges, I had a hard time believing he had done anything wrong.

Oh, my goodness, this is crazy. This time last year, I wouldn't have bet a dollar that I'd be sitting in the place I'm sitting in now. I'm just so thankful and appreciative to city of Seattle, the organization and the players on this team.

Any time an organization hasn't won a lot, you have to change the culture. No question we're a better team on paper. But everyone has to have the same level of urgency.