No one respects the umpire's job more than I do; but, if I were a manager, I would probably be ejected three or four times a season fighting for my team.

I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making that your life's work.

When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire asked me if I would like to try umpiring. There was a Little League tournament coming up and he needed more umpires than he had.

Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading those cues early enough and making the proper adjustments.

Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they do it in a professional manner. When they become personal, profane, or violent, they have crossed the line and must be dealt with accordingly.

Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.

I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.