So my dad raised me, and he's a huge football fan.

You mean the fact that Tom Arnold would spend more time with the hair and makeup people than I would?

My mom died when I was 8.

No, one of the great things about my three-year deal is that it's year-round. They've offered me an opportunity to cover a lot of things in the offseason, too.

I've always been the only girl in those environments. It's comfortable for me - I prefer it, actually.

I want to know about what makes an athlete tick.

On my morning run, I listen to sports talk radio.