You know, if I've done anything right, it has been hiring the right people.

We could fill up a whole hour's television show talking about coach's recruiting stories, I love them, they're the best.

I remember embracing our championship tradition, telling our players that this is what we should expect to be; this is what Oklahoma is supposed to be. And we're going to do all we can to be that. And if we don't, there will be no excuses. You either do or you don't.

When I grew up, and I've said this a lot, but I was a long time Oklahoma fan. I always followed them all the way while growing up in Ohio.

I've always believed if a young guy has a chance to play, why would you explain where his weakness is? The only reason would be to help the other team, or to help a gambler.

Depending on where you're at or the ownership you're working for, some of the college jobs may be better than some in the NFL.

I'm big on that: In life, everything has its time.

If you're winning and can stay on the field offensively and move the ball, that's what we want.

There was a period of time where the two most wanted guys in the state of Oklahoma were me and Josh Heupel. Me for suggesting that you could throw the ball at Oklahoma and in the Big 12. And Josh Heupel for having the temerity to play quarterback and not be able to run faster than 5 flat.

I thought one of the best things I ever did in my career was getting my first staff together at OU... That's exciting to me. The opportunity to put it together and help it grow.

I like to dabble in a lot of things.

I think when you do anything at a high level, it's very difficult to just stop and do nothing.

I'm very comfortable at CBS.

I've probably watched more basketball games than anything.

I've always wanted to walk into a hotel, sit at a piano and play 'Piano Man.'

Don't get me wrong; I miss the live elements of coaching.

I like the ability to wake up and say, 'Well, now what are we going to do?'

I've had a couple of people - prominent coaches - walk into an office, shut the door and say, 'What's it like, not coaching?' They're scared. They're scared not to have that. And I'll tell them, 'You know, it's different. You're not going to replace coaching. But there's some normality that's out there, and that's also kind of refreshing.'

Let me tell you something: I'm a simple person who lives a simple life.

When I was coaching, I wasn't worried about what I was making. I was worried about winning a championship.

I don't think running backs have ever been under-valued.

I think a guy like Saquon Barkley is a very special back, and where the was drafted was very appropriate.

A guy like Saquon Barkley is really a three-down player. You see the size, the speed, the quickness, the elusiveness, the power. He's a unique individual.

If I'm Colin Kaepernick I have to prove myself. I would say, 'I would love the opportunity to show that I am a championship-winning quarterback again, and I understand that I am not going to be handed anything and that I would love the opportunity to come back.' If he said that it would open the ears of a lot of teams.