We want to start talking (soon) and make sure we let them know we want them. They've let us know they're very interested in talking.

The Padres asked us to find a consistent backup man. Steve did a nice job for us on Aztecs basketball, he's well known in San Diego, so he was a very logical and very good choice.

Our fervent hope is they get this done in time for us to carry the Mountain West and San Diego State. (Cox executives) are well aware of the impact of San Diego State and the local market. We know it's important, we want it and we're doing our best to get it done.

Next season, we start our high school game-of-the-week package, and Steve will be our man. Plus, he'll work as a reporter when he's not doing play-by-play.

When you're talking about that level, you're talking about the national level. You're talking about the elite teams in the nation. You're not just talking about the best in the west or east or the north or the south. We're talking about great football programs.

Over the last several years, we started talking about a way to formalize the relationship. We began serious discussions (at) the beginning of this year.