Broadcaster, alumnus returns to IU

Legendary sports broadcaster and IU alumnus Dick Enberg spoke on the IU campus Thursday to reminisce and offer advice from his illustrious career. \nDuring the event, Enberg fielded questions from a panel of professors and journalists, and afterward the floor was opened up for questions to the captivated audience with questions ranging from the controversy surrounding potentially renaming Assembly Hall in honor of former IU basketball coach Bob Knight to who he believes are the most significant athletes of this century.\nEnberg earned his master's in health and safety in 1959 at IU and his doctorate in 1962 and received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the University in 2002. \n"Most of us like to think we're a legend in our own mind," School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Dean David Gallahue said. "This is a gentleman that really is a legend in his own time."\nEnberg is in his seventh year with CBS sports. Prior to CBS, Enberg spent 25 years with NBC sports.\nHowever, he said it was his tenure as a professor that best prepared him for his career in television. Prior to broadcasting, Enberg was an assistant professor at California State University Northridge.\n"It's been the greatest ally, that I was educated to teach," Enberg said. "The experiences in a classroom, preparation for conducting lecture and providing information in an interesting way provided the foundation for what I do now. There is nothing more exciting then the challenge of a raised hand in a classroom."\nEnberg has been seen by millions covering such events as the Super Bowl or Wimbledon, but there is something else that rattles his nerves even more.\n"I got more nervous getting ready for class and in my preparation for teaching then I do for a Super Bowl contest," Enberg said.\nAs the "conversation" ended, Enberg wanted to give what he called his own "commercial." Throughout all his experiences, the people he has met and the incredible events he has witnessed, it was a simple piece of advice that acted as his final remark of the evening.\n"As you walk through campus, think about the times you can look someone in the eye and say thank you," Enberg said. "It's the power of kindness"