Part #2 of the ‘Inside The NFL’ Interview
“Tony’s triumph over his out-sized arrogance and darkest secret, a six-year addiction to narcotic painkillers, made for one of the most compelling and ultimately inspiring stories of my career.”
Armen Keteyian, Chief Investigative Correspondent, CBS News
Truly awe-inspiring Tony. Glad you made it through. And I have no doubt your story will inspire many others to realise their own freedoms.
Way to go.
Susan
Hi Tony,
Great interview. I admire your courage and determination. I wish you and your family much happiness and success.
Blessings,
Claudia Smith
i remember that s.i. article, reading how his workout consisted of drinking a huge ‘tea’ but never any drugs… i remember actually trying the same thing. i had rooted so badly for this guy and when he fell apart i was so disappointed. doesnt matter what others think, be true to yourself and if you can sleep at night, thats all that counts.
Tony, I never spoke with you before I bumped into you on Facebook late last year, so I never encountered the “arrogant” Tony Mandarich…but I can say that they guy Ive chatted with is clearly humble, admirable, and someone who shows great character. And…someone that is knowledgeable about SEO, site construction, and related fields, from what I’ve seen on your various sites. I look forward to potential oppotunities to collaborate or work together, and wish you all the best. The candor in these interviews is remarkable for someone who has the name recognition that you do. People love a good comeback story, and you are clearly someone who has redeemed himself for any past mistakes. I wonder how many of those who were so quick to judge you would have made different choices when weighing an opportunity at NFL stardom and the corresponding paychecks, especially at such a young age…and how many would have owned up to those mistakes publicly, apologized sincerely as you did, and rededicated themselves to creating something positive with their lives. You’ve done well, Tony, and I’m very glad to see it.
Best Regards,
Eric P Kearns
Majority Owner, Legendary Connections, LLC