In this fun episode of "The Sandy Show," Sandy and Tricia chat with Craig Way, the iconic voice of the Texas Longhorns. Sandy gushes over Craig's broadcasting skills, while Craig shares his journey from high school play-by-play to becoming a Longhorn legend. They laugh about hallway encounters, technical hiccups, and Craig's famous catchphrase, "Say goodnight to this one." Craig reminisces about memorable games and mentors, like Bill Mercer and Brad Sham, and the thrill of calling championship moments.

Introduction and Guest Introduction (00:00:00)
Sandy introduces the show and expresses excitement for guest Craig Way, the voice of the Longhorns.

Mutual Admiration (00:00:28)
Craig and Sandy discuss their mutual respect and admiration for each other's broadcasting work.

Sandy's Fan Moment (00:00:50)
Sandy shares her admiration for Craig's broadcasting style and how he listens differently.

Craig's Experience with Social Media (00:01:34)
Craig talks about adapting to social media and collaborating with Sandy for better engagement.

Technical Issues Acknowledgment (00:02:43)
Craig appreciates Sandy's help in notifying him about technical issues during broadcasts.

Craig's First Play-by-Play Job (00:03:41)
Craig recounts his first play-by-play assignment in high school basketball and early broadcasting experiences.

Mentorship Influence (00:05:16)
Craig reflects on his mentorship under Bill Mercer and the opportunities he received in broadcasting.

Game Day Routine (00:06:39)
Craig details his game day routine, including pre-game preparations and interactions with coaches.

Gratitude for Coaching Staff (00:09:52)
Craig expresses gratitude for working with great coaches at Texas, enhancing his broadcasting experience.

Road Trip Preferences (00:10:58)
Craig shares his thoughts on road trips in college sports and the unexpected joys of visiting new places.

Hometown Announcer vs. Professional (00:13:32)
Craig discusses the balance of being a hometown announcer while maintaining professionalism in broadcasting.

Excitement and Neutrality (00:16:17)
Craig explains the importance of excitement in his calls while also giving credit to opposing teams.

Origin of Catchphrase (00:17:12)
Craig shares the story behind his catchphrase "say goodnight to this one" and its spontaneous origin.

Craig's First Championship Experience (00:19:04)
Craig shares his first year in play-by-play during the national championship game in 2002.

Preparing for the Moment (00:19:55)
He discusses his reluctance to plan his commentary for the championship win.

The Final Play (00:20:39)
Craig recalls the pivotal moment of the game leading to Texas's victory.

"Light the Tower" Tradition (00:21:00)
He reflects on the significance of saying "light the tower" during championship celebrations.

Organic Announcing Philosophy (00:21:43)
Craig emphasizes the importance of authenticity in sports announcing.

Ending the Show with a Tagline (00:21:49)
Sandy requests Craig to record a tagline for the show to conclude the episode.