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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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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

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

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

ARLINGTON, TX – Former Dallas Cowboy quarterback, Troy Aikman, along with Joe Buck will be the announcers for the 2011 Super Bowl to be held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on February 6th at 6:30 p.m. (ET).

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are set to announce The 2011 Super Bowl in Arlington Texas

The anticipated football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers is set to be televised on Fox. This will be the first Super Bowl in the Cowboys new stadium.
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It’s true. Brett Favre has officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday, January 2, and this time we think it’s for real.

“I know it’s time, and that’s OK.,” Favre said after the Vikings 20-13 defeat to the Lions. “Again, I hold no regrets, and I can’t think of too many players offhand that can walk away and say that. Individually and from a team standpoint, it was way more than I ever dreamed of.”
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Gene Stallings, former head football coach of the University of Alabama, is a popular motivational speaker and Christian speaker on the circuit today says booking agent PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. Stallings began his coaching career in 1958 as an assistant under Bear Bryant at Alabama. His first head coaching job came at the age of 29 when Stallings was named the head coach at Texas A&M. He coached the Aggies for seven seasons and compiled a record of 27-45-1, including a Southwest Conference title in 1967.

Gene Stallings with Summerdale Mayor David Wilson during a speaking engagement in June 2010. G.M. ANDREWS/Staff Photographer

In 1972, Stallings was hired by Tom Landry as an assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys, where he remained for 14 years. In 1986, he was named the head coach of the St. Louis Cardinals, where he compiled a 23-34-1 record in three seasons. ... Read Full Story

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Quarterback Drew Brees has been named the recipient of Sports Illustrated’s 57th Sportsman of the Year award. Drew’s notoriety comes not only from winning Super Bowl XLIV, but also from giving back hope and pride to the city of New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

“It’s an unbelievable honor, for everything that it stands for,” Brees said of the Sports Illustrated award Tuesday morning on NBC’s Today show. “And it just makes me reflect back on the last five years in New Orleans, and the teams that I’ve had the opportunity to play for. And it’s just been a special, special journey.”

“I needed New Orleans so badly back in 2006, just somebody to believe in me, somebody to care about me,” he said. “And that’s why myself and my wife Brittany, we just tried to throw ourselves into the community, to do our part.”

Who can forget the image of Brees carrying his one-year old son, Baylen, onto the field after winning Super Bowl XLIV, restoring pride back to the city that so much believed in him. ... Read Full Story