I've been very fortunate. I feel very thankful. I've been able to come home and do some fun things and make it exciting for people here at home

You know in 1982, the year we came in tied for 3rd, we probably had a better team - I mean as far as talent. When we came back the following year and won it, our pitching staff was a little more experienced and it was such a thrill.

I don't want to speak to two empty chairs.

If someone met me on a game day, he wouldn't like me. The days in between, I'm the goodest guy you can find.

The student body was huge at UT and you had to mature pretty quick, very quick actually. I enjoyed it and it helped me a lot in my life in general - not only in the classroom but on the baseball field as well.

When you have a chance to take the ball for the world champs, you take the ball.

I love to work with the younger kids who are trying to live out their dreams, if in fact that's what they plan on doing after college to take the next step. A very select few have that opportunity so when you do have the opportunity you know, those guys take advantage of it.