"I actually call people a lot," Byrne said. "First time I've left a message. The normal thing will...
"I actually call people a lot," Byrne said. "First time I've left a message. The normal thing will be, I'll say, 'This is Bill Byrne,' and there'll be a pause. They'll say, 'The athletic director?' And I'll say, 'Yes.' "There will be a pause. And nine times out of 10, the response is, 'Ooh, I shouldn't be writing when I'm drunk.' "And then they apologize."
Texas A&M; AD Bill Byrne on dealing with angry calls and voicemails. We'd like to think the one out of ten who doesn't apologize is an EDSBS reader, and says "You're damn right I was drunk, and I REGRET NOTHING."