I was in a state of shock to receive such an amazing honor and opportunity. I don't think it sunk in when they announced the results. It still hasn't.

He's been great at both places; it's an honor to have the opportunity to follow him. It's going to be neat that he'll be there watching.

I'm humbled. This is indeed an honor to have an opportunity to be a part of the rich tradition and history that is associated with this program and this university. I'm excited, grateful, confident, all those things. I'm dedicated to putting together all the pieces to make this program exciting and successful.

When you are rich and powerful, no one will challenge you to your face or give you a chance to explain yourself. All the whispers are behind your back. You are left with no means of clearing your own name. And after a while you realize there is no point in even attempting to do so. No one wants the truth. All anyone wants is the chance to add more fuel to the fires of gossip. The whispers become so loud that sometimes you think you will drown in them.

It is an honor for HNTB to have the opportunity to assist the New Orleans District of the Army Corps of Engineers in continuing its valiant efforts to rebuild the city's infrastructure. We have assembled a talented team that will quickly deliver some diverse and complex services to meet the Corps' accelerated schedule.

Tomorrow's parade will be a great opportunity for this region to honor this amazing team and the [Dan] Rooney family for bringing the Vince Lombardi trophy back to the City of Champions.