Alan was in the booth on Saturday in Las Vegas. Only on Saturday which is unfortunate to me, because I couldn't understand anyone else that was doing it. Being at the track means we're stuck with those tinny speakers pointed at random reflective surfaces so you get everything several times in a few milliseconds.
Alan has a wonderful voice, it's resonant with great diction, as well as what's already been said here, he knows his stuff.
Nothing against the other guys but damn I wish he could just be in the booth.
A lot of us here have probably dealt with some form of dialing down the work and doing some mentoring, if the new scenario is of his choosing I wish him the best. I hope he is well.