One of the most sacred rules for sportswriters is to remain unbiased. If you're interviewing your childhood idol, you're not supposed to crack a smile or snap a picture with your camera phone. You'll hear it in the press boxes too...."There is no cheering in the press box." Like we didn't know already.
But what if your own son was on the field? AND he's playing in the Super Bowl? AND he's arguably the most interesting player on the field? Just keep doing your job.
That's what Larry Fitzgerald Sr. will be doing Sunday when Jr. is snagging pass after pass from Kurt Warner for the Arizona Cardinals. Larry Fitzgerald Sr. will be covering his 29th Super Bowl this weekend, but this one is obviously a little different. He's become the idol in the press box as of late, even though he is treating it like any other game. Just like he has for all his years.
A lot of people say Junior's talent could be linked to everything he was exposed to as a kid following his father around. Cris Carter, Kirby Puckett and Kevin Garnett to name a few. Whatever the reason, Fitzgerald Jr.has already made a name for himself in this playoff season. He has surpassed Jerry Rice's record for receiving yards in a single postseason.
As for Fitzgerald Jr. as a person, he's been called the "anti-T.O." You know, meaning he's an amazing receiver that never brings attention to himself. No popcorn or ridiculous TD celebrations for this guy. And when he's not on the field leading up to the Super Bowl, Junior will apparently be at dinner with pops...off the record of course.
- Julie
