Chris Cody

Yeah, just real proud to be an American right now and represent everybody from these United States.

It feels real good to get one, and nice job by Mike there.

He did his best.

Fell for the double T. Today it wasn't good enough.

Now, Dave, how did you react to when it felt like you had a very straightforward type of victory, the kind that happens from a little negligence from your opponent, only for the broadcast to point it out to the opponent and then to get the block?

Yeah, to be honest with you, it felt like the moment was maybe a little bit too big for my opponent here.

I hope he learns from it.

But, you know, in the meantime, it's always great to get out there and compete.

And, yeah, as you can see, I employed the straightforward strategy.

Cardinal rule, load up in the middle.

Group your same colors and go from there and play defense.

It's always like defense, much like it does in some other sports, can win championships and has for this fellow right here.

Now, Dave, did you know when Mike Ryan made his last move, were you setting him up?

Did you know that that was where he was going to go?

Because your final piece, you reacted really quick.

I knew the game was over before it began.

Dave, you've been off for several decades from competitive Connect 4 play.

How's your body feeling right now?

I'm okay.

I mean, listen, I just am not in a spot right now.