Adam Davis
Adam Davis
Scientist, author, historian and broadcaster who is best known for hosting the educational BBC television series Local Heroes and What the Romans Did for Us.
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth4 July 1943
knew next realized suddenly
I suddenly realized I knew next to nothing about them.
fort hooked interested junior led playing pro saw team
I hooked up with the junior team and that is where the Brahmas saw me. I was more interested in playing pro than going to college, so that is what led me to Fort Worth.
ball needs speaks throw
He's out there to listen, out there to throw the ball and do what he needs to do. When he speaks up it's a surprise.
glad good hot picked qualify time trying
He picked a very, very good time to be hot -- right now. He was just glad to make it because all he was trying to do was qualify with the team.
definitely excitement ready
There's definitely a lot of anticipation for this year. There's a lot of expectations and excitement around the team. We're just ready to get going.
affected early people younger
I think the people who will be affected the most will be the younger guys. Early on we will be able to find out how it will affect us.
huge opportunity
I was ecstatic. It was a huge opportunity.
cover knew looking outside pitch pitching
I was just looking for a pitch to hit. All day they were pitching us outside, so I knew I had to cover the outside half.
family gets legend revelation
Every now and then there will be little glimmers of revelation about an old family legend that gets confirmed, or you find out the truth.
becoming bit catch easier great lifetime riders wave
With a bit of instruction, it's much easier to catch a wave than it looks. But most wave riders will tell you that becoming a great surfer is a lifetime pursuit.
good
He had a good change-up. We just couldn't make the adjustments.