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

Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without our training. To really maximize your potential as an umpire, you need to get a solid foundation as soon as you can.

After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my contract. They optioned me back to the Texas League for the 1970 season.

Looking back on those games, I probably hustled out of position as much as I hustled into position since I really never had any real training. I was working on instincts alone.

I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few differently and probably better.

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

Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it.