[sammyg2]

He was a decent football player, and I know the game.
Being able to run and catch is only part of it. Being able to be a team player, and actually care about the team more than his personal stats is also required to be more than decent. He did not reach that level. I remember watching an interview with Troy Aikman after he retired. When asked abought MI, he said "he was a real PITA."

Yes, he did "give' a great speech.
Unfortunately he didn't write it or mean it.
The next day he was in the booth at the hall of fame game and I cound see what I consdider to be the real, selfish and dishonest MI coming out from behind the facade.

He was a decent fooltball player, but he is an incredible actor and deserves an emmy for his acceptance speech. Best acting I've seen in years.