"The Big 12 may look back at this deal as necessary survival in a restructured college athletics landscape. Or it may look back at it as the moment it decided an energy drink was worth more than its soul."
"You guys know this: no one takes on the politicians like me. Nobody advocates for better government like me. And most importantly, nobody fights for you like me. And that's what we're gonna do every weekday."
"It's a big change from what I used to do. I was in media for so long and it was 'Don't give your opinion' because I wanted as many people through the doors as possible."
"This opportunity is something I’m not taking for granted. It’s cliche, but it’s a lifelong dream of mine since I was old enough to realize what goals are."