Robert Perry Golic (born October 26, 1957) is an American former professional football player, television actor, radio personality and sports commentator. (wikipedia)
When they said he was going to be the guy, it was amazing because no one could be a bigger fan not only of the school but of the players. He was one of the guys. There was a perfect connection between us.
I was thirstier after games, (Weis) did his best.
The more comfortable we got chatting, the more I drifted away from giving down-and-distance and the other basic things.
You wouldn't bring me in to do play-by-play if you were having a traditional booth,
It was a little more raw than they had been used to hearing. From our discussion, I gathered there was a feeling the players had become a little complacent. He brought back to them they've got to play hard. He brought a lot of competitiveness.
When I turned on the TV one day and saw he was the offensive coordinator for the Patriots, the first thing I thought was ... Charlie? Wow, maybe I should have known that since I'm in sports broadcasting. Of course, now I try to get tickets and can't, and he doesn't return phone calls.
To play nose tackle in the NFL, you have to be unemployed or crazy. I was unemployed. The other part is still up in the air.
If you're mad at your kid, you can either raise him to be a nose tackle or send him out to play on the freeway. It's about the same.
He was one of the guys ... there was this perfect communication with him. When I heard he was getting this job, there was no doubt in my mind from a personality standpoint he was perfect for this job.
Other than that, I've taken grief my whole life over the way I played and this and that. I let the criticism roll of my back and use it to get better.