I consider myself a very lucky individual. Not many college students can say they have been able to see what I’ve seen, do what I’ve done, and experience what I’ve experienced in the broadcasting world.

I’ve been able to cover a football team that’s won 31 games in four years, made the playoffs twice, hosted and won their first ever playoff game, opened up one of the best venues Division II football has to offer, and saw the great talents of Billy Cundiff, Nick Bellanco and Joe Horn from the best view money can buy.

I’ve covered two basketball programs that have won 116 games combined, been able to “take my talents to Sportstime Ohio” and proudly broadcasted Ashland’s games for over eight million viewers twice, and saw some great athletes like Kale Richardson, Brett Wackerly, Alethea Lamberson and Lacy Romine come through this great institution.

I look back now, with no more games to call, no more preparation to do, no more talking into a microphone, and no more interviews to conduct, with tears of joy in my eyes.I believe that very few people can say they lived out their dream in college. Since the seventh grade, I’ve wanted to be the next Paul Keels, the voice of Ohio State’s football and basketball teams. I’ve done that now; same job, different school.

I left Kates Gymnasium last week for the final time, and as I walked out, I looked back at the court, knowing full well that that last three made by Justin Garris and Alyssa Miller dribbling out the final seconds of a 78-52 win over Lake Erie could have been my last play-by-play gig I’ll ever have. If that’s the case, I’m fine with it; it was one hell of a ride. If it’s not, I’ll be grateful and continue to work my way up the broadcasting ladder.

My grandpa always told me, “These are the best days of your life.” I never really believed him until Saturday. I couldn’t imagine how sitting around in school, taking notes, finishing exams, and completing projects could be the best days of my life. Most stressful maybe, but not the best.

To me, life isn’t about where you end up and how much money you make, but it’s the journey that brought you to your final destination. This journey of mine covering the football and basketball programs has been unbelievable. I’ve worked with so many great people in four years and have learned so many things, it’s hard to let something like this go so quickly.

I was asked the other day, “Bru, what are you going to do now that basketball season is over?” I couldn’t respond. Being on air has been such a big part of my life these past four years, and also a big part of my paycheck, that I’ll now be looking for things to do to finish out my collegiate career.

I have a poster back home that says, “Shoot for the moon and who knows how far you’ll fly.” I don’t know how far I’ll fly after graduation, but thank God I’m graduating as an Eagle. They at least have wings.