Word: marino
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...hurts to see Marino leave the game without ever winning the Super Bowl ring that he so richly deserved...
...spoiled, big-mouthed athletes, Marino was never critical of teammates or coaches, preferring to deal with any differences internally. And in a time when the criminal world has increasingly crept its way into the sports world, Marino has continued to be a role model out of the limelight with an extensive history of community service and his commitment to his family...
Knowing this, it came as no surprise when Marino handled his retirement with the same class that has marked his career...
When asked about the Dolphin organization's treatment towards him--specifically its not-so-subtle hints that he was no longer welcome on a team despite his 17 years of service--Marino stated that the team had always treated him wonderfully, even though it was clearly not the entire truth...
When the subject of Marino's relationship with former coach Jimmy Johnson--who implied that much of the blame with Miami's woes were Marino's fault--arose, he once again took the high road, saying only that their relationship had "ups and downs," and that he wasn't always happy during Johnson's tenure...