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.

The tradition you have at the University of Texas is like no other. It helped me in the future where I got to play in 2 cities that were rich in tradition.

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 think anything is possible if you have the mindset and the will and desire to do it and put the time in.

When I look back at the tapes, your first everything, your first All-Star Game, your first playoff experience, it just seems like it went by really fast.

My only day off is the day I pitch.

Everybody kind of perceives me as being angry. It's not anger, it's motivation.

But I'm not looking forward to trying to strike out a lot of guys.

Even though I play a professional sport now, I love college baseball.

Every time I toe the rubber, it's no different for me than it was in the World Series.

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.

I've lost a little bit of my fire... I don't want to say I've lost my passion.

If I get two strikes, I'll go to a pitch maybe that will help induce that a little bit.

Some of my finest memories are from my time at the University of Texas.

Some of my finest memories are from my time at the University of Texas. College baseball, I love it.

The tradition you have at the University of Texas is like no other.

Again, like I said, I went out to play the game of baseball because I love to play it. I did it right. I did it the right way. I worked hard doing it.

But I got a guy on third, I was in a jam the other day in a game, all those situations, when you need a strikeout there, in big spots. But we are very aware of that fact, that these guys put the ball in play.

College baseball, I love it. 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.

Going to Omaha for the College World Series - the people there are tremendous - huge crowds and a lot of excitement. I still remember those days - you make a lot of friends that you never forget when you win a championship like that.