12 Quotes by Michael Bamberger

Because it gives us energy, Michael, that's the single best thing about the game. The better we play, the more energy we get. From now on, ask yourself, after every round, if you have more energy than before you began. 'Tis much more important than the score, Michael, much more important than the score.

I did it in crude way ? 'Let's see what she has to say.' I was hopeful she could convince me, ... I thought about it more and was just uncomfortable that I knew something. Integrity is at the heart of the game. I don't think she cheated. I think she was just hasty.

I can totally understand why people who aren't reporters would make that point. It didn't work for me. I could never, as a reporter, see going to the police first rather than asking the subject about it.

It bothered me a lot (Saturday night). We don't ever want to be part of the story.

That didn't occur to me. I was still in my reporter's mode. I wanted to talk to her first.

I was unsure what the right thing to do was, but the more I thought about it, I would have been upset with myself if I didn't say something.

I think I would have had a hard time with myself if I hadn't said anything.

To me, cheating implies intent. I think she was just careless. I feel strongly I did the right thing.

Driveway basketball, playing against the boys, watching Magic and Michael.