Quotable: The final word

Off DeFoe edged Edwin Evers in the final match of the Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championships, giving us the final word on Toyota Trucks All-Star Week.

Off DeFoe edged Edwin Evers in the final match of the Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championships, giving us the final word on Toyota Trucks All-Star Week.

“I’m a lot stressed.”

-DeFoe when asked on stage if he was nervous

 “That all-star trophy would be cherished forever.”

-DeFoe

“I wished it was over 30 minutes earlier.”

-Evers on seeing video of DeFoe’s catch in the final 30 minutes

 “Some people fish their whole lifetime and never win an event.”

-DeFoe

 “I thought that water was coming back up, but I ran and I still couldn’t get in there.”

-Evers on one of his prime spots

 “Winning an event, period, is amazing, but  to win All-Star Week, that’s the best of the best of the best.“

-DeFoe

“I think we might stay a week at the water park now.”

-DeFoe after his daughter announced what they’re planning as next move