Tell me it's wrong to call up Steve Pederson's house at 3 in the morning, breathe heavily into the phone and then whisper, 'I'm going to kill your children.

By this time we're all on equal footing; we understand each other and know each other. It makes for better relationships and better music.

I have to give the credit to Mr. Volpe at the announcer?s table, he makes me laugh, gives me nicknames, says something different every time I go up. That loosens me up and I don?t even think about it.

Tell me it's wrong to call up Steve Pederson's house at three in the morning, breathe heavily into the phone and then whisper, 'I'm going to kill your children.

I don't think they thought I was a threat to Steve Pederson. They thought someone would read my column and be inspired to hurt his kids.

We just went out there and swam, did a good job. Pumps everybody up. We still have two relay races tomorrow. I?m ready for it.