Athletes' Rights Quotes

“If you can make money with your talents, why not?”

“I like to be able to go out to dinner once in a while. I like to be able to drive my MG up the McKenzie River on a weekday afternoon. I like to be able to pay my bills on time.”

“American athletes, especially distance runners, are at a big disadvantage against the rest of the world. We're expected to live by all the rules, like not being able to coach, but still train and make our own living.”

“What does it prove, running in the AAU meet?”

“The AAU doesn't care about the athletes; why should I care about them?”