The three most important things for a sportscaster are knowledge of the game, a passion for sports and the profession, and the stamina to struggle.

I went to the top of the Cotton Bowl by myself, sat down and cried.

What kept me going through all the years? More than anything, the love of and respect for competition. That's what it comes down to for me. That's why I do this.

My schedule has slowed a little. I've cut back on some of my assignments. But I still have the enthusiasm for the sports world that I had 38 years ago.

The three most important things for a sportscaster are knowledge of the game, a passion for sports and the profession, and the stamina to struggle.

Guys do not have a genetic blueprint that allows them to understand or love sports.

For years, I stored my sweaters in the oven.