That's where the seed was planted. Some of the alumni said, 'Wouldn't it be great if Ohio State played Texas?' In the back of my mind, I was thinking, it sure would.

That's where the seed was planted,

But the seed was planted.

If Texas can hang on and get into the fourth quarter and wear them out, they could beat Ohio State, ... I picked Ohio State to play for the national championship, but I love Texas, too.

Well, it's no different than playing at Ohio State last year. Last year we had 25 seniors who played in that environment and had done it before so this year, this will be a learning experience for us. My advice to the players will be to enjoy the moment. Don't get uptight. These are the things you've dreamed about as a young person growing up. Enjoy the experience, live it and play hard.

After I said I was going to Ohio State, (Texas) coach (Mack) Brown came back five minutes later and said a snowstorm came in and it shut the whole school down, ... I said to myself, that's way too cold; I'm not going there.