Joe Buck reflects on the nerves he felt as a rookie broadcaster at Super Bowl XXXIX, emphasizing the importance of staying calm. At 35, he was the youngest broadcaster for the event, alongside fellow rookies Troy Aikman and Cris Collinsworth. To manage his anxiety, Buck wrote motivational reminders on his cheat sheets, encouraging himself to enjoy the experience. As Tom Brady prepares for his first Super Bowl as a broadcaster, Buck's experience highlights the pressures and preparations of calling such a landmark event in sports.
"I wrote, F IT. Relax and Have Fun. It was a reminder that what I was doing was not going to change the rotation of the earth."
"This was fresh and nerve-wracking territory for the trio. To quell my nerves, I provided myself visual cues on my broadcast boards."
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