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Q) Hello Joey, I don't have a question, I just want to thank you! I just got home today from Shriner's Children's Hospital with my daughter. She is going to be 6 this month and has been going up there for a couple of years now. Her OT and speech therapists have been trying to get her to use this computer program where you use a switch device to activate choices for cause and effect. It is difficult for Bella to look at a computer screen and she has never watched anything on TV (whether she is having a hard time processing it or that it may be to small for her to see - I'm not sure). So today her OT said lets try it again we have a big flat screen TV and beautiful new room thanks to Joey Harrington. I was amazed as we started the program she was actually LOOKING at it! This lasted for 2-3 mins which is huge and she had a smile on her face the whole time. It took Bella until she was 3 years old or so to LOOK at us in the eye. She would always look sideways - my dad calls it her parrot eye :) Anyways she looks at us now for longer periods of time and I'm hopeful that this (with repetition) is another way of reaching her to enjoy "outside" stimulus. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate what you have done for Shriner's and that my Bella does too! Take care and keep up the good work! Your friends, Kristy & Bella

--kristy kilfoil - vancouver, WA
A) That's wonderful to hear. I have always had an affection for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. There are wonderful people working with kids in the Portland hospital and it is great to see how they can effect so many kids who have special needs. I am very happy to help where I can and it's nice to learn about the success stories. Hopefully, Bella continues to improve. Good luck.
Q) Hey Joey, The Ducks just held their spring game and I happened to catch it on the local replay. Anyway, I was just thinking about last year and how far the program has come but then realized how far the program had come with you under center and in the locker room. I was a sophomore at UO in 2001 and still remember that civil war from the 3rd row of the student section. 17-14. :) Anyways, I hate to be redundant but I'm going to be anyway. Thanks from all of us Duck fans for all the memories and most importantly the example you set and continue to set in the NFL on how to lead and why giving back is so important. Thanks for your time. I'm normally a Packers fan, but as long as you're not playing them, Go Falcons :). And as always, GO DUCKS! -Nitin

--Nitin Tekchandani - portland, OR
A) It's tough to believe that it will be seven years this fall since my last year as a Duck. Those were great years and I enjoyed every minute of it. Of course, there were some good years before me, including some great QB's like my current QB coach, Bill Musgrave. Winning three bowl games as a QB was lots of fun and being the PAC-10 champions for two of those years was a real accomplishment. Of course, finishing the Fiesta Bowl as the #2 ranked team in the country was fantastic. I was really proud to have played for Oregon. I still keep in contact with my coaches and many former teammates and enjoy coming back to the campus to a basketball game or to talk in a class. When my NFL days are over I will definitely come back to Oregon. Thanks for the note.
Q) Hey Joey, I'm a huge fan, I often wonder if the players are big fans too, and how closely do you watch the off season acquisitions, and who would you like the Falcons to draft in the first two rounds? If Jonathan Stewart falls to you guys in the second round do you think the Falcons would pick him?

--Sam Lewis - Tacoma, WA
A) I would say the players follow the off season acquisitions somewhat. Of course, if it's a big name everyone knows about it. After you have been in the NFL for awhile you learn very quickly it is a business and all you can do is make sure you are ready to play. As players we have no idea what the front office is planning regarding the draft. Because we signed a good running back during free agency I don't think the Falcons will be in the market for another one through the draft.
Q) Joey- First off I would just like to say Good Luck in this upcoming season. Many will be rooting for you to be under center to starter the Regular Season. I'm 22 years old and its almost a year since my family moved out of the house I grew up in. I find it tough driving by and seeing the old house I grew up in. Missing the backyard, neighbors, that type of stuff. You've switched teams and cities a few times, Does moving like that take a toll on you and your wife? Again Good Luck this season Joey! Go Falcons! Go Ducks! --Brad Weclowski, Dearborn, Michigan

--Brad Weclowski - Dearborn, MI
A) I can understand what you mean. My parents still live in the house I grew up in. They have been there 27 years. Moving away from family and friends to Detroit my first year in the NFL was difficult. Not wanting to move to a third city in three years was a factor in our decision to stay in Atlanta. We really love where we live and that's important to us. But I think you will find that it's also fun to challenge yourself as you move on.
Q) Hi Joey, I am an avid Duck fan, alumni, and team member at the Duck Store in Bend (in the Shops in the Old Mill District). I wanted you to know that the Central Oregon contingent of Ducks wish you well in your upcoming season with the Falcons. We carry a few items from the Foundation in our store that generate alot of interest. We would love for you to stop by the store sometime when you are in the Bend area to just say HI. I would love to shake your hand and thank you in person for all of the great Duck memories you have provided. Take care and have a great season!! Tami Boren The Duck Store, Bend

--Tami Boren - Bend, OR
A) Thanks Tami. This is the first year I have spent the off season away from Portland;. Normally, I would come over to Black Butte and Bend during the winter. Maybe this summer I will be through since I also have relatives living in Bend.
Q) Hi Joey I am a huge fan of yours since your college days. Ok so I am a UT Vol fan but I also loved to watch you play. I want to wish you great success. Have you ever thought about coaching in college or nfl?

--chris stephens - cowan, TN
A) Thanks a lot. You had an Oregon guy at QB the past few years at UT - Erik Ainge, I don't think I have any interest in coaching at the college or NFL level. you have to give up too much time away from your family. Maybe high school or youth athletics somewhere down the line.
Q) Hey Joey, did you realize that your story, struggles, and personal character reach people all over the US? Well, I'm sorry if that sounds corny, but it's true. I'm a Falcons fan in Burlington, Vermont, and am proud of everything I've heard, read, and seen of you. You're the underdog guy who pushes through all the bad things that life throws at you, and you keep on chuggin. I was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and it's people like you that make me want to stick with it and overcome, and be a better person because of it. Just heard you are in talks to restructure the contract with the Falcons. I was very disappointed when I heard you were released, so it was great news to hear you are looking to come back. Don't forget that there are people like me out here in the world who greatly appreciate everything you and your family are doing. Good luck! Jeremy Owens - 28 Burlington, Vermont

--Jeremy Owens - Burlington, VT
A) Jeremy - I really appreciate your note. Don't worry about me. I have a number of options and it's going to work out OK soon. I just hope your health problems don't slow you down. Keep plugging yourself. All the best - Joey
Q) Hey Joey, I am so sad that you won't be with the Falcons but I know you will land right on your feet again. You are such a great role model to people all across the country. I am a quarterback coach for a high school football team here in Illinois and I show them film of you and talk to them about how you have overcome so much. I know it has to be hard but keep your head up and know that you have such a huge fan following. But my question is do you have any idea on where you will go to next? Do you want to go back to the Northwest, maybe Seattle? Joe keep your head up! Good luck in where ever you go next year. I will be the first person to get your jersey! Take care Joe.

--Drew Sterkel - DeKalb, IL
A) That's very flattering of you to share with your kids. The NFL has taught me a lot about the ups and downs of life. I certainly have experienced it all. As competitive as I am, I have to remind myself that there are a lot of people who have worse challenges than me. Right now I have a number of options. My wife and I love living in Atlanta and that might be one of the options as well. We will see. Tell your kids to enjoy every minute of their high school athletic years. They are the best year when you are playing for all the right reasons.
Q) Joey- How do you think the Ducks football team is going to do next year? Looks like they are going into spring practice with a Georgia boy (Justin Roper from Buford) as the number one guy. As a Georgian but a huge Ducks fan its great to see all the Georgia guys appearing on the Ducks roster. Best of luck on the offseason and next year in the ATL! Jordan Turner Hickory Flat, GA

--Jordan Turner - Canton, GA
A) I think it's bit early to tell how the Ducks will do next year. I hear they have a lot of talent still on the roster from last year even with Stewart leaving early for the NFL. Justin Roper played very well in the Sun Bowl this year for a freshman QB. We had a chance to meet in Atlanta after he came home from the bowl and he seems like a real nice guy. Hope he does well.
Q) Hey J! Just caught the podcast of last weeks "Wait! Wait! Don't tell me!" Great that you support public radio. Wish more pro athletes would step up and do good. I guess that just fits with who you are though: you've always supported schools, food drives, and whatnot everywhere you've played. Hope you have a great year next season! -Dennis

--Dennis Reda - Ridgecrest, CA
A) Glad you had a chance to catch the show on a podcast. I have always enjoyed shows like "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" and "Car Talk" on NPR. I was really excited to be asked to be on the show. They probably had me on tape for about 40 minutes but it all had to be cut down for an hour show. Regardless, it was a lot of fun.