“I would love to see Pete reinstated” – MLBPA Exec Dir Tony Clark, on Pete Rose formally reapplying to have his lifetime ban from baseball lifted (ESPN.com, 3/17).
“He has brought in stakeholders that will be able to pull off the stadium without the public side. If they do it privately, that’s another reason to embrace the team” – MLS4MN Founder Joe Leyba, on NASL club Minnesota United FC Owner Bill McGuire’s efforts to build a privately financed stadium for a potential MLS expansion team (ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, 3/18).
“It’s something I’ve experienced. Just making them aware, you’re going to have to put that football down one day, basketball, volleyball. So, have a plan” – Former South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore, who was forced to retire from football due to injuries, on a speech he gave to high school students about developing a career after playing days end (THESTATE.com, 3/17).
"There is another life apart from football, and you can be happy. You can still work. It's encouraging to see guys say, 'If it feels right, I can do this'" – Former NFLer Rashard Mendenhall, who retired at the age of 26, on five NFL players under the age of 30 retiring over the past two weeks due to concerns about the long-term effects of playing football (USATODAY.com, 3/18).
