Ask Tony

This page is dedicated to questions that you may have for Tony.
Your questions & answers will be posted on this page.

Question:

Your book indicates you are telling about your secrets while you were an NFL player. Why are you exposing the truth now, after so many years?

Robert H.
Van Nuys, CA

The main purpose of this book is to help people with addictions to see that there are options and treatments for a better way of life. It explains what really happened to me behind the scenes. It will also give the sports-minded fans some great stories that they will enjoy.

Question:

When will the book be available?

Robin Gathers
Lansing, MI

The book will be available in March 2009. It will be the 20 year anniversary of my 1989 NFL draft.

Question:

My son is adamant on becoming an NFL player. That’s all he can think about. He’s only 12. Do you have any suggestions of how I should handle him? He is on a football team in school but he’s not really that good. I don’t want him to set his goals higher than he can achieve.

Linda Nimitz
Sarasota, FL

Linda, I would encourage him to follow his dreams. When I was his age I made the decision that I was going to play in the NFL. Most of the decisions I made until draft day 1989 were based upon making that dream come true.

Question:

Do you still workout like you did when you were playing?

The Rock
New Jersey

Rock, I don’t work out as long or as intense as I used to, but I still go to the gym about 4 or 5 times a week to keep my sanity in the real world!