Troy Aikman

I had the privilege to meet Troy a few times. He seemed like a guy who was taught not to talk to strangers. I’ve met much friendlier football players. Which lead me to ask his fellow teammates, what is he really like? Most thought when Dallas lost a game it was hard for Troy to put it aside and move forward to winning the next game. Although Troy is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, it sure didn’t hurt having such people as Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith on your side.

During an autograph signing I got to visually watch him in action around people. People he didn't know. After an hour or so, with a line of a hundred or more fans waiting to see him, Troy expressed to the staff; he’d had enough. I was standing next to him. The staff announced he was feeling sick. I can’t tell you how much it cost the men standing in line to get an autograph that never happened. Talk about disappointment. Troy could of used a few lessons from Mark Maddox of the Giants, Larry Homes, or Sugar Ray Leonard, who have always been happy to sign till the line has ended, regardless.

There’s not a question about his ability in football or that he could land a ball perfectly in the hands of his receivers. He excelled at the sport. However, I enjoy him more as a sportscaster. He’s more at ease with himself without the presser that comes with the sport.

Larry Holmes

What do you want to know about Larry? He’s a sweetie. He signs autographs till his hand can’t move. He gives bear hugs. He finds it easy to get places by helicopter. Everyone should know he was the heavyweight champion 1978-1985. He has his own street. He teaches kids who want to box and how to master the art.

In order to get to Larry you got to go through Jay. Jay is as sweet as Larry is, however, he doesn’t box you around like other managers. I can’t tell you how many hours Jay and I have spent on the phone just chillin’.

It may come as a surprise that Larry works out and that last time I felt his muscle, I’m sure his punch is probably hard enough to knock most of us out.

Marco Coleman

If you want to know a guy who cares about children and their wardrobe, you'd want to learn about the personal side of Marco off the field. Over the years many investment opportunities came his way. His associate and I would chill on the phone almost every week about the line, Fade Away. Marco used his money to stay faithful to the well being of children. Marco has a sense of what it takes to make a better world.

At the time I met Marco he was a Washington Redskin with mad skills. During one of the Super Shows, he let me see his silly side. He knows how to carry on, how to have clean fun, and how to make the best of an event. He maintains the same manners at the after parties -- he's a happy-go-lucky guy who doesn't need to draw attention to himself.