“I reached out to [Brett Favre] early on; sent him some of my books and a letter. Then I had two or three arranged times with him, and was blown off. Then I sent him another letter, and he sent me a text, explaining that he didn't wish to talk. I'm not mad - it's his right, obviously. Plus, his family members were amazingly open and cool.” TwoBookThreeWishMembersLettersMadPlusExplainingFamily Members Author:Jeff Pearlman
“Donald [Driver] is a good guy, a righteous guy. I have no beef with him. But I have multiple sources on this; people not connected with one another who verified it.” PeopleGuySourceConnectedDriversRighteousMultipleGood GuyBeef Author:Jeff Pearlman
“I'm not saying - in any way - that Donald Driver is lying or lacking sincerity. But I trust my reporting.” WayLyingDriversSincerityLacking Author:Jeff Pearlman
“If I'd had covered [ Brett Favre] in Atlanta, I'd presume he'd go down as another Todd Marinovich. Talent out the gills, but lacking the control and discipline to make much of himself.” IfsTalentDisciplineCoveredLackingAtlanta Author:Jeff Pearlman
“In order to stay connected with my fans I do my best to sign autographs before and after every game as well sign all cards that are sent to me via throughout the year.” YearsWellsOrderGamesFansConnectedCardsAutographsBefore And After Author:Graham Taylor
“I do my best to answer all questions that they might have as well as make appearances at camps and what not.” WellsMightAnswersAppearanceCamps Author:Graham Taylor
“My favorite team growing up was the Cincinnati Reds. Living within 10 minutes of the ball park I went to as many games as possible growing up as long as they didn't conflict with my baseball schedule.” LongGamesGrowing UpGrowingTeamMinutesConflictBaseballBallsMy FavoriteParksSchedules Author:Graham Taylor
“I loved watching Ken Griffey Jr play for the Mariners and when he was trade to the Reds I was especially excited to get the opportunity to watch him play in person.” PersonsPlayOpportunityWatchesTradeExcitedMariners Author:Graham Taylor
“I made the Dixie Heights High School baseball team as an 8th grader and went on to have a very successful career. I was all state both my junior and senior years leading our team 3 district championships and 1 regional championship in 2001 which hadn't happened since 1991. My number has since been retired at Dixie Heights and a banner hangs from the outfield fence with my name and number on it.” YearsMadeStatesSchoolNamesNumbersCareersSuccessfulHappenedTeamHigh SchoolBaseballHeightChampionshipSeniorFenceRetiredJuniorsBannerSenior YearSuccessful CareerAll StateBaseball TeamDixie Author:Graham Taylor
“I was recruited by a number of schools including Miami University, University of Kentucky, University of Cincinnati, Indiana university, West Virginia University as well as others.” WellsSchoolNumbersWestIncludingUniversityVirginiaMiamiIndianaKentuckyWest Virginia Author:Graham Taylor