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Retired Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden spoke to fans and media in Bonita Springs, FL on Thursday night, April 14. Bowden addressed the Southwest Florida chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and said he might be busier in his post-football life than he was as a coach.

Bobby Bowden speakers in Birmingham, AL (Birmingham News, Mark Almond)

“I’d hate to be doing nothing, I really would,” Bowden said. “The worst thing that could happen to me would be having nothing to do, it would drive me nuts. I try to speak three, four or five times a week and I really enjoy it because I usually speak to a good cause.” ... Read Full Story

If you are looking for a motivational speaker for your next event, look no further than former football great, Dick Vermeil. Dick is the former head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs.

Dick Vermeil is a popular sports speaker says booking agent PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent.

Vermeil was named the NFL’s Coach of the Year in 1980, and led the Eagles into Super Bowl XV after defeating the Dallas Cowboys for the NFC championship. He retired for the first time after the 1982 season. ... Read Full Story

Retired NFL coach, Dan Reeves, is a popular motivational speaker and sports figure sought after by companies and organizations. He keeps a busy schedule traveling the country participating in speaking engagements, Hall of Fame banquets, autograph signings, tailgate parties, Christian events, church functions, media, personal appearances, corporate events and endorsement deals.

Dan Reeves is a popular motivational speaker and Christian speaker says booking agent.

Dan recently launched the Dan Reeves official website where you can trace his football career with the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons.

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Last night ABC revealed the new cast for the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. The NFL player this year to join the cast is Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ward will join past football players such as Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice and Kurt Warner, who went on to do well on the show. ... Read Full Story

New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, who won last year’s Superbowl in 2010, says he may be ready in the future to pursue a career in politics once he is done playing professional football.

Drew Brees is a popular motivational sports speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

Brees told Reuters in an interview that he was intrigued by the challenges of politics and that he would find such a career stimulating. ... Read Full Story

During the Feb. 5 negotiations between the owners and the NFL Players Association, Panthers owner Jerry Richardson insulted NFL quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Drew Brees according to Yahoo Sports.

The NFL players/owners negotiations are starting to get tense. ... Read Full Story

If you are looking for a motivational sports speaker for your next event, look no further than quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Super Bowl XLV champion. With Aaron Rodgers at the helm, the Packers brought the Vince Lombardi trophy back home to Green Bay in 2011 beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25, winning the super bowl for the fourth time.

Aaron Rodgers appearance on The David Letterman Show speakes about his Super Bowl win.

Aaron has been in high demand for speaking engagements, personal appearances, special events and product endosements since his super bowl win, says booking agent PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. ... Read Full Story

Congratulations to the Green Bay Packers on their win in Superbowl XLV. This year the Packers were “The Team of Destiny” bringing the Vince Lombardi trophy back home to Green Bay. Just like the New Orleans Saints were destined to win last year, this year it was the Packers’ turn.

Aaron Rodgers, Superbowl XLV MVP, celebrates after winning title for The Green Bay Packers

The team, who won the first two super bowls, is now the winner in Superbowl XLV. The Packers beat the Steelers 31-25 in a nail biter down to the last two minutes of the game, but in the end it was Green Bay winning the super bowl for the fourth time. ... Read Full Story

It looks like Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers may have something to celebrate since they are predicted to win this Sunday’s Super Bowl according to the Internet.

It could be a happy day for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Super Bowl Sunday if the Internet chatter trends are accurate according a social media analysis company.

Internet chatter trends have correctly predicted the winner of the Super Bowl for at least four years and if the trend continues, it looks like The Green Bay Packers will be the winners – sorry Steelers. ... Read Full Story

If you are looking for a sports speaker for your next event, you may want to consider hiring Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Troy Aikman. Troy is one of the most popular motivational speakers on the circuit today, says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.

Troy Aikman speaks to a small crowd at the NFL experience on Monday, January 31, as part of Verizon's celebrity matchup's. Photo Credit: WFAA

Aikman was the number one overall draft pick in 1989 where he played 12 consecutive seasons as quarterback with the Dallas Cowboys. During his NFL career he was a 6x Pro Bowl selection, led the team to 3 Super Bowl victories, and was the Super Bowl XXVII MVP. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. ... Read Full Story