After 15 years of covering sports, the greatest change for me in moving to the news side of the business is having to share the desk with a partner -- a co-anchor. It figured to be the toughest part of my new job because for so many years I have done weeknight sportscasts by myself. The only time I have shared the stage is during our "Steelers Primetime" broadcasts, where Sally Wiggin and I have served as co-hosts for over a decade. Our banter and relationship has been described as a marriage of sorts -- and Sally has often been referred to by those close to me as my "work wife".

Well, I have a new partner. A new "work wife". Kelly Frey is my co-anchor and she has made my transition very easy. Kelly and I aren't really that different which makes the transition much smoother. She is energetic and she tells me she loves to do outdoor work -- something we have in common. Plus, her descriptions of her favorite foods during the commercial breaks makes me hungry. Kelly is willing to share the spotlight and that's not always common in the television business. Plus, she has a desire to be the best reporter she can be and she is willing t0 go the extra mile to get the story -- and get it right. It's that attitude that I like most.

Yes, I have a partner for the first time. I'm more than willing to be a sidekick, but Kelly is more than happy to have me share equal billing. I appreciate that more than she knows. I just wish my real wife would give me the same share of the spotlight. Alas, in my house, Sharon is the star and I'm part of the supporting cast.