The Perfect Quarterback??

In this post, I reflect on being labeled the cringeworthy ‘Robo QB,’ becoming a household name before I even knew who I was.

If you could be anyone in Los Angeles, who would you be?

It wasn’t a complicated poll—classic fodder for The Mark & Brian Show. I loved those radio personalities, rarely missing an episode on my way to work. The dash clock showed 7:45 a.m. I was supposed to be on the training table getting my ankles taped. Bring on the late fine. I wouldn’t be satisfied with a cliffhanger.

Brian teed up the results as I rounded the last corner to enter the Raiders training camp facility.

The first choice was obvious: Magic Johnson. He was synonymous with Los Angeles, and even his HIV diagnosis had barely tarnished his public image.

The second pick nearly caused me to crash my ride.

“Todd Marinovich.”

Out of all the athletes, musicians, actors, and celebrities in Los Angeles, the audience chose me—pure insanity.

There’s no way anybody would want my life if they knew what it was really like.

Two hours later, the Raiders released me. So much for the fairy tale . . .

To find out what happened next (not what the media portrayed), check out Marinovich, available here: https://www.marinovichbook.com.