A biography for Samantha Ponderhasn’t been written yet.
“I couldn't be more grateful to be a part of the Sunday NFL Countdown family.”
“One of the things I have learned is some of the most judgmental people have been other moms, and there have also been a ton of moms who have been very supportive and encouraging.”
“I spent so much time on the field while my dad had practices growing up that I actually developed a pretty good arm playing catch with my sister.”
“What I'd always liked about Art Briles before is he seemed like a straight shooter, in all my time with him. I respected that.”
“It's kind of cool to see the different aspects of American culture on different college communities.”
“I had friends from Somalia and Eritrea and all these different counties, and I was getting to learn about people that I would have never known anything about.”
“Within the industry, and maybe people don't want to hear this, but everyone has a conflict of interest. It's a relationship-based industry. There are people we like and don't like.”
“We are not cool at all. We are probably the most lame couple ever.”
“Sideline reporting was a great way to be a part of the game and develop relationships, but it's no big secret that it's relatively limiting.”
“Shame alone makes people hide, not change.”
“I think there is pressure when it comes to the perceived notion that if you are woman in sports you're there for your looks. You cannot try to look nice on TV and also know what you're talking about.”
“There are always going to be some people who are uncomfortable getting any football information from a woman. And honestly, I know that's supposed to bother me, but it doesn't, really.”
“There is such a stigma on both sides of being a working mother, and you can fall into the trap of what you think everyone else thinks you should be doing instead of what your instincts and standards say you should do.”
“You can find me sleeping on the floor at Terminal B at the Atlanta airport any time.”
“I really enjoy hosting, not necessarily because it provides more airtime, but because it allows me to be a part of more substantive discussions.”
“Knowing and being secure in yourself keeps you from being held hostage by the approval of others.”
“My dad was a high school and college coach, and in my house my dad muted sideline reporters because he wasn't interested in what they had to say.”
“Charles Barkley is always a good interview because he's honest.”
“It's scary to criticize Beyonce in this country. People take their Beyonce very seriously.”
“I have so much respect for women that are full-time moms in the house. It's such a difficult job.”