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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

That I've lasted is one of my greatest accomplishments. Maybe my greatest.