We just talked with Brian Mason, the Bassmaster cameraman who has been in the boat with Brent Chapman. He's moving on to film Randy Howell. Mason says Chapman won't even say the words Angler of the Year.
Chapman, who is leading AOY, is apparently taking the baseball approach. In that sport, when a pitcher has a shot at pitching a no-hitter or a perfect game, the pitcher and teammates won't say those words either. They act as if it is not happening. There's a feeling that saying the words will jinx the game. And perhaps serve as a distraction.
Be sure to watch the War Room on Saturday to see Brian's footage of Chapman's fish catches.