Cory, what were your expectations and strategies going into this game?
CORY: Going into the game I had no set strategy. I always likeWhen I was accepted in the house, I wasnt sure what to expect. The early development of the site made me think that it would be a resposibly run game and it had the nice design that most hosts seem to forget. I don't want to go to an ugly site to check out how the game is going. As far as play goes, I thought that I could probably feel everybody out and find a comfortable spot.

What were your impressions of the people you were sharing the house with?
CORY: It took me a few days to settle in and quite some time to develope impressions on some of the other players, but for each; Frank was the first person I spoke to so I would have tried to make some type of voting block if he hadnt gotten evicted so quickly. He kinda got a bum deal I think, but someone always does. Mari and I got along right off. We were both in a tough situation at the get go and I wish we could have had more time to take it to the kids. Nick and Alex were two of the most popular guys, so I didn't expect them to go, but the alliance stuff turned on them pretty harshly which was rough but it finally gave me a chance to get some footing. Niether of these guys ever did anything bad to me, I think they were playing smart and had some bad luck that the alliance blew up. Ayane was very nice but I didn't get to know her all that well. Hiedi was fun to talk to and it was unfortunate that she was evicted but Mike and I were playing in hopes of being in the finals and we knew that it was going to suck but we really didnt realize how tough it would beuntil her eviction. I think she was a threat as far as how much everyone liked her(including myself). Andy was actually pretty important to me for the middle part of the game. I knew I had an ally in Andy but I also knew that it would be rough when he got evicted. I got to know him pretty well and I think he deserved my trust. Also he has put so much "drama" into the game which you have to admit was kinda fun. Lindsey was my only regret in this game. I wish that she had not been evicted. Although I like Angela very much, it was essential to my game that she go in that round. I couldnt nominate Mike and I was trying to get Betheny on my side and I thought I would be able to save Lindsey in the tiebreaker. I probably felt closer to Lindsey than anybody else and I apologize again for letting that eviction happen. And Mike was my partner from real early. We were like a well oiled machine, thinking things out and making them happen. I really enjoyed playing this game with a buddy that is as cool and smart as this guy.

You were one of only two people in the house over the age of 20. How did that effect your relationships with the others? Did you ever feel you had a disadvantage (or a target on your back) because of your age?
CORY: There was no question that we were targets as soon as the cast was made. I knew this right off because in the first rounds where people dont really know eachother any difference at all makes you an outsider. At the begining age was the kiss of death, but when the alliance blew up it became an advantage. Since I had been the admitted target of "Oasis" I was put in a great position. The people that werent in Oasis knew they could trust me and the people that werent being blamed for the starting of the alliance wanted to make nice to the guy that was "wronged". I think thats why it took so long for me to be nominated. It bought me time to get to know everyone and bridge the age gap. .

You made it to the Final Three. That's a great accomplishment, to what do you attribute your success in this game. Any advice for those thinking of applying to Big Brother Las Vegas?
CORY: I think I got as far as I did because I made a bunch of "alliances of 2". I had strong ties to almost every person and they all stood by me. If not for that darn Angela(I think she is great and a friend but she was the biggest threat to me in this game and I knew it as early as Hiedi's eviction but I couldn't stop her) I might have gotten a bit further with my plans. To the next cast I say; read about our show for entertainment and a little advice but we really cant teach you too much. Your house is going to be very different with it's own fights and friends. Use us as a reference but be prepared to ride a totally different ride(for example a big alliance may work in your house).

Is there anything you would like to say to Angela and Bethany?
CORY:Angela, you are one awesome player, I have so much respect for you and I think you have rocked this whole game. You really made it happen for yourself and I think you are great. You looked at the game the same as I did and I wish I had met you earlier on. Bethany, you and I started cultivating something after the Mari vote and I decided I could trust you and I stuck by you and think you would have done the same if you had won HoH #10. You and I kept a little more quiet than the rest of the cast but you were always straight with me. I think you are an amazing player and a cool chick.
Also to Josh and Mel- I had a great time and without you two I would have been out in the Florida sun getting a tan all this time(is that a good thing?). I think I'll hit one of those tiki bars right now actually. I may be there for a while so if you guys ever have any reunion type stuff, just send a cab. Thanks, Cory

Thank you so much for coming this morning Cory. Good luck to you in the future!