What they said: Steve Stricker

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Q. Two 63's, today a 69, just putts didn't fall?

STEVE STRICKER: A little bit of everything probably. I wasn't sharp in my irons probably. I had some opportunities to make birdies and didn't make them. I had a couple of close ones on the backside at I think 11. And another one at 15. Didn't make either one of those. I hit good spots. Not the one at 11, but 15, hit a good putt and a couple of other good putts didn't go in. It was just one of those days that nothing -- I was around the hole a lot, but nothing really going in.

Q. And yet you were never in any trouble. Do you feel pretty good or really disappointed?

STEVE STRICKER: No, I didn't make a bogey. Any time you play a round and not make a bogey, it was a good round. You know I'm two shots back. I have a chance going into tomorrow which is all I want going into Sunday. I'm in a position where I can, you know, the spotlight isn't on me, or the lead. So I'm in a position where I can try to be a little more aggressive and hopefully make some birdies early.

Q. Do you like that spot, chasing?

STEVE STRICKER: Yes, I like a spot having the opportunity to win and that's what I have tomorrow. I definitely feel a little more comfortable chasing rather having a couple shot lead or a shot lead.

Q. Guys have been chasing you all weekend it will be fun to turn it around?

STEVE STRICKER: Yes.

Q. You're not going to shoot 63 every day, what was the difference between today and the first 2?

STEVE STRICKER: Probably iron shots, not giving myself as many good looks and my putting really. I had a couple of opportunities to make some birdies and didn't capitalize on a couple of chances that I had. And hence not making birdies. I only made one birdie today. When scores are low, like they are, you can do better than that. But again I have a chance going into tomorrow which is all I can ask for.

Q. Talk about that for a second, you missed some putts you would normally make, but you are still in contention, well within striking distance?

STEVE STRICKER: No doubt about it. And I'm two shots back. I'm in a position where I'm chasing. That could be a good thing. I think it's always better to come from behind for the most part, unless you are Tiger and are used to leading and holding on to win. I think for the most part I like where I am at. I wish I was maybe a shot closer. But I like where I'm at.

Q. It looks like the conditions are going to hold, did you condition yourself saying it's been an aggressive type course all week, the wind is down, can you go into your round looking at it like that and stay aggressive?

STEVE STRICKER: Yes, you know I think you are going to have to -- I like looking at the board and there was some good rounds again today and with the wind down it's going to be some good ones again tomorrow, you are just going to have to watch that leaderboard and see what guys are doing and if takes being a little more aggressive at times, you might have to do it. We are ruining out of holes. Like I say, it's a good spot to be in, two back, and see if I can put up a good number tomorrow.

Q. Talk about all of the guys wearing pink today.

STEVE STRICKER: I think it's great. I thought a lot more of the fans would come out in pink. I saw quite a few, but I thought it would be a total pink out everywhere. I think it's great. We are supporting the Mickelsons. We feel for them. It's a sense of family that this happened too, it hits home when something like that happens, someone close to you. You know it's just the way of showing support and raising awareness for breast cancer. You know it looks like most of the players had it on today.

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