Never Shut Up, Marcellus Wiley
Never Shut Up, Marcellus Wiley
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Never Shut Up
The Life, Opinions, and Unexpected Adventures of an NFL Outlier

Author: Marcellus Wiley

Narrator: Marcellus Wiley

Unabridged: 8 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 10/23/2018


Synopsis

Ex-NFL player, gentleman scholar, and Fox Sports personality Marcellus Wiley sucks you into a world of inner-city violence, Ivy League intrigue, and pro-football escapades that's one part touching, one part hilarious, and all parts impossible to put down.

Marcellus Wiley has never had a problem expressing his opinion, whether it was growing up in Compton with a football tucked under his arm, or going to college at Columbia University, where he learned to survive Advanced Calculus and self-important pseudo-intellectuals. Or making it to the NFL against all odds, where he put together a ten-year career of massive paydays, massive painkillers, and massive sacks of everyone from Steve Young to Peyton Manning.

Now, in Never Shut Up, Fox Sports' hottest rising persona doesn't hold back as he goes off on everything that's controversial with the game today, from concussions to political protests to inherent violence that's worse than the hood he grew up in. Not because he hates football, but because he wants to save it.

Marcellus has never held back, even when a lot of people wanted him to. Now, he's letting it all hang out--right there on each page. Way more than just another book about the latest NFL scandals, this warm, moving, and genuinely funny story of awkward transitions, family loyalty, fame, fortune, and failure will make you fall in love with Marcellus--and football--all over again.

In Never Shut Up, Marcellus will take you on a truly unique journey from Crenshaw to Broadway to the Buffalo Bills and back again, sometimes making you laugh, sometimes making you cry, but always leaving you entertained.

About The Author

Marcellus Wiley was raised in South Central LA, earned a sociology degree from Columbia University, and was an All-Pro who played ten years in the NFL for four different teams. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son (and kinda wishes his daughter lived here too, instead of at school in Connecticut). You can find him starring on Fox Sports TV.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sue Em on February 28, 2020

Being a fan of SPEAK FOR YOURSELF on Fox Sports, I was intrigued to understand Wiley's journey from Compton to Columbia to the NFL. His story is grounded by his formidable will to succeed tempered by his passion to be a well rounded human being. Honest, compulsively readable, and a quick, yet well-w......more

Goodreads review by Shah on April 07, 2020

The man took his time and told his life story. It's worth a read. He didn't have it easy and he triumphed over it all.......more

Goodreads review by Rohit on February 28, 2019

This was a fantastic short read, I was always a fan of SportsNation (and pretty much all of Marcellus Wiley's content) so hearing the stories of his journey in the NFL, and his overall path to getting to the position he is in today, it really made me once again realize that no matter whatever your p......more

Goodreads review by William on February 13, 2019

I loved this book. It was great to read about his life growing up and time spent in the NFL. He didn't really have any "juicy,sordid" tales about fellow players. And I'm alright with that. His book didn't need them. Makes me respect the man even more.......more

Goodreads review by Jason on November 21, 2018

Great read if your a fan of Dat Dude! Worth checking out for any sports fan!......more


Quotes

"A candid, thoroughly appealing autobiography from an NFL player–turned–television personality who has crossed boundaries and achieved success at every level."
Library Journal

“There are plenty of football anecdotes and insider observations here to please fans, but Wiley’s book will also appeal to anyone who values self-awareness, determination, and hard work.”
Booklist

“An effective sports memoir, inspiring, good-natured, and sometimes rueful.”
—Kirkus 

“Marcellus is a model for pro athletes who want to go from on-the-field excellence to reinventing themselves and being excellent on radio and TV. They think what he’s doing is easy and it’s not. My hat goes off to him because he’s made all the right decisions and all the right moves.”
—Magic Johnson, NBA Hall of Famer
 
“What a great run Marcellus had on the field and an incredible run he’s had off the field, displaying his wit, intelligence, and charisma. I’m even more proud of what he’s become as a family man and as a human being.”
—Bruce Smith, NFL Hall of Famer
 
“I have known Marcellus since he was seventeen. He’s one of the strongest, most laser-focused and resilient people I know. I’m truly blessed to have him in my life. But my first impression was, ‘I am gonna love this kid but it’ll take loads of energy as he will Never Shut Up!”
—Jacqueline P. Blackett, associate athletic director at Columbia University
 
“When he's quiet, he's thinking, and when he's talking, he's teaching. It's no wonder Marcellus can Never Shut Up, and I’m glad we all get to listen.”
—Tiki Williams, Sister and Protector