When I first started playing, I was playing all the time. You don't have to get a group of guys together, and there's always people to play online.

They're starting to make programs that can show everyone your cards, if one guy's winning a whole lot get out of it.

I used to play real poker at least twice a week.

Not many people knew you could get into that tournament that way. Viewing it on TV, not a lot of people knew about Texas Hold 'Em. It caught on and got real big.

He came in every time we asked him to, no questions asked. I've known him three years now. I know his pain tolerance. I know his body. And he knows I'm there for him.

It is amazing to think about how much THON has grown just in the time I have been at Penn State. Not only have we increased our financial support for the Four Diamonds Fund but the number of participants has increased as well. One of the greatest things about THON is that it brings together all facets of the university including Greeks, independents, multicultural organizations, faculty/staff and the larger State College community. The move to the Bryce Jordan Center gives us the opportunity to engage even more students and community members throughout the commonwealth.