He was an absolute professional, so well-respected and so hard-working. Four surgeries in seven days leading up to his ESPYs speech last year. Went on the air while undergoing chemo. Got himself in great shape during each remission. It's kind of inspiring and deflating at the same time, because after all that he is still gone at 49. But the 'isms will live on. I always thought one of his best calls was Vladi Dadi, who likes to party? He put so much hip hop into the previously lilly white, arena rock reference-laden Sportscenter.