I was so afraid that the athletes wouldn't talk to me because I'm a woman.

I'm proud of being Hispanic.

I've always been around dudes and sports.

So I plan to prepare thoroughly and have several outfits waiting in the wings in case of inclement weather.

I'm not going to relate to an athlete as a peer.

We're starting to push the envelope in terms of the expectations, and you can also have your own style, personality and sense of humor, because now we're allowed to.

I grew up watching Monday Night Football with Howard Cosell and the other guys with my dad.