NEWPORT, R.I. – Commissioner Aresco delivered the opening remarks at the 2017 American Athletic Conference Summer Kickoff & Media Days.
Thank you Verne (Lundquist), for the extraordinarily kind introduction. We are delighted to have you hosting our Football Media Day. Verne is a dear friend of many years, and as we all know, he is a national treasure. His iconic calls in a variety of sports will live forever in the sports pantheon. And as well as being one of our greatest announcers, a Hall of Fame announcer, Verne is an incredibly warm and gracious human being – the Verne you have seen on air for many years is the Verne you will always see in person.