The Players Tribune

For The Record

The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

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We met up with Bryz at a Mediterranean restaurant (his choice) for a no-nonsense Q&A session.

Ilya Bryzgalov

No matter what happens next, I know I’ll never experience something as special as being a Tar Heel.

Mitchell Trubisky

For the next four years, I’m going to be attending Ohio State.

Jeff Okudah

The University of Florida has changed my life. And I don’t mean that in the cliché way. I mean every single syllable of it.

Jalen “Teez” Tabor

Anyone who has ever wondered how football players get so big has clearly never tried my mom’s cooking.

Dalvin Tomlinson

Don’t be like me, son, be better than me.

Cam Newton

I was humbled that an organization I’ve always respected, as an outsider, was showing interest in me so early in the process.

Mark Melancon

Before we played Iowa, my teammates asked if I would lead the team on the field on Military Appreciation Night. I couldn’t have been more honored.

Immanuel Iyke

I would give anything to take the field with my brothers one more time. So when you go out there, put every bit of yourself into every single play.

Eddie Jackson

You might not believe me, but Torts is a pretty down to earth guy.

Brandon Saad

You go from being a kid watching these guys on TV to suiting up with the very same players — in what seems like an instant.

A.J. Hawk

I believe the Huskies will beat Alabama. In my heart of hearts. I believe it. And I don’t give a damn whether someone tells me I’m crazy.

Lawyer Milloy

My name is Johnathan Wendel, but you probably know me as Fatal1ty. I was the best professional gamer of my generation.

Johnathan (Fatal1ty) Wendel

I was heated when I first tweeted about what I read. Beyond heated, actually. Later, when I got back to my house and was able to relax, I really gave some thoug

Kenyon Martin

When you heard the whistle coming from the street, that meant it was football time. Real football.

Kelechi Iheanacho

It took a lot of time after that game for me to decide whether or not I wanted to continue playing.

Kelli Stack