Students in John Nicholson's RTN364 got the experience of the lifetime today when Syracuse and sports world legend Bob Costas dropped in to chat. Despite winning more than 15 Emmy's (but who's counting?!), Costas was down-to-earth and friendly, giving advice and answering every question thrown at him. He stressed how important it is for students who are interested in sports broadcasting to get a broader base of knowledge as well. Costas also acknowledged some of the frustrations in the business, and encouraged students to stay true to themselves no matter what. "Some people who are broadcasters are just happy to do whatever's put in front of them," he said. "I like to have what I do at least in some way reflect something truthful about who I am." Costas returned to his alma mater Wednesday and will be giving a speech in the new auditorium in Newhouse III on Friday. The sixteen in Nicholson's class were lucky enough to get some one-on-time in between. It was a day that will stand out in these students' minds for a long time to come.
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