Category: sports

It’s a round ball and a round bat, and you got to hit it square.

The NFL is such a large, multibillion dollar enterprise with fan loyalty because they have provided not only entertainment for sports fans, but memories, good memories, family memories to these fans, that can only bring about good will.

I always had two or three jobs at the same time. I started doing yard work when I was 7 or 8. When I was 13, I got my first state job doing road construction. Between working, sports and school, I hardly ever had free time.

I was always very independent and looked out for myself. I think that ability really helped me in later years both in sports and in theatre.

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.

Unlike any other business in the United States, sports must preserve an illusion of perfect innocence.

I’ve always loved sports and hockey is a sport I play as much as I can. I love it. In a weird way it’s like church and therapy and exercise all rolled up into one. I mean when I play hockey I don’t think about anything.

I think Bob Costas is terrific. He’s so knowledgeable. He can talk about any subject, not just sports.

It’s funny I’m in some ways hopelessly masculine, but I don’t fish, I don’t hunt, I’m not that into sports. I can’t fix a car. I think it’s my point of view and the way I see the world.

I’m a huge, huge sports fan, and Marquette basketball is my No. 1 thing.