"Don't worry where I am. I'll tell you when I get there." Chapter 1, Back Story, p. 18

"When a star running back or wide receiver is injured, the coaches worry about their game plans. When a star quarterback gets hurt, the coaches worry about their jobs." Chapter 2, The Market for Football Players, p. 39

"With men this is impossible; with God all things are possible." Chapter 3, Crossing the Line, p. 48

"Good God! He's a monster!" Chapter 3, Crossing the Line, p. 50

"God gives people money to see how you're going to handle it." Chapter 3, Crossing the Line, p. 68

"Michael's gift is that the Good Lord gave him the ability to forget. He's mad at no one and doesn't really care what happened. His story might be sad, but he's not sad." Chapter 4, The Blank Slate, p. 89

"I seen all I need to see." Chapter 4, The Blank Slate, p. 95

"He's the best...