Steve Phillips cites WFAN positive experience with recovering addicts as factor in his hiring

7/22/10, "Upcoming book about history of ESPN could produce fireworks," SI.com by Richard Deitsch

• "SI.com (to Steve Phillips): Given your history, there is obviously a public relations aspect for any entity hiring you. Why did Sirius, WFAN and AOL take another shot on you?

Phillips: It's probably better for them to answer that but I would think I have a different perspective as a former general manager than mangers and former players.

• I think WFAN has had experience with people with addictions [former morning anchor Don Imus battled with alcohol and drug addiction] and they have had some positive experience with
• people in recovery.

The gratitude I have for Sirius, WFAN and AOL , I could not be more grateful. I understand that there is some part where people perceive they are taking a chance on me."...

• SI.com article referenced by Neil Best

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