50 Quotes by Ed Goren

We started at such a low base (for advertising) as we tried to convince Madison Avenue that this was a national sport that we've been playing catch-up,

When we began to consider the type of play-by-play announcer that we wanted to lead our BCS coverage, we knew we needed someone that would look at this as something more than a job, and for that, we didn't have to look very far. Thom's passion and enthusiasm for college football, combined with his big-game voice, made him the perfect choice. I am positive that college football fans from coast-to-coast will enjoy listening to him next January.

With the hurricane bearing down on Florida, he is taking care of his family. He might still be available. With hurricanes, you never know. It might totally miss Florida, and if that happens, he will be joining us when he can.

We have reasonable geographical distribution this time around. You're not looking at New York-New York or Giants-Angels. We're going to be fine.

Lou was looking forward to working the Series, but family comes first. He still might be available if the hurricane turns left or right.

Of course, there is a ceiling on how high the rating can go. I just can't see it from here.

No one has been as effective as quickly as Troy,

NFL coaches are the masters of coach-speak. In baseball, I think we get some solid information. I think it's an asset to get clarifications on in-game situations. I think it's very effective.

Get us to seven games and we have a shot.