As Tuesday turns into Wednesday on the East Coast, it’s time to bring you some appreciations and some obituaries from across the country on the late NFL Films President Steve Sabol. Whether it be from media writers or beat reporters, Sabol is being remembered for his influence on the NFL as he helped it to grow into the country’s most popular sport.
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King writes that Steve Sabol gained the trust of NFL owners and coaches after they realized how much he loved football.
SI’s Richard Rothschild writes that NFL Films won’t be the same without Steve Sabol.
USA Today’s Michael Hiestand says Sabol was a master storyteller.
Rachel Cohen at the Associated Press writes that Sabol was the creative force behind NFL Films.
NFL Network’s Rich Eisen has a special podcast with several guests including NBC’s Bob Costas remembering Steve Sabol.
NFL.com has the video when Rich Eisen broke the news on NFL Network of Sabol’s passing.
Mike Barnes of the Hollywood Reporter says Sabol made NFL Films an American institution.
Stephen Miller in the Wall Street Journal writes that Steve Sabol helped to make the NFL larger-than-life.
Doug Farrar of Yahoo’s Shutdown Corner has this appreciation of Sabol and his work.
At the Sherman Report, Ed Sherman notes that Steve Sabol was also a poet.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has former NBC Sports Emperor Dick Ebersol opining on Sabol’s influence on the NFL.
Richard Sandomir of the New York Times says Steve Sabol’s impact on the NFL will live on.
Also from the Times, Douglas Martin has Sabol’s obituary.
Frank Fitzpatrick of the Philadelphia Inquirer says Sabol always stayed close to his Philly roots.
Zach Berman of the Inquirer has Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie’s statement on Sabol’s passing.
Jim Williams of the Washington Examiner recalls his days working with Steve Sabol.
Mac Engel at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram writes that Steve Sabol leaves large shoes to fill at NFL Films.
The Houston Chronicle’s David Barron has reaction from Sabol’s friends and former co-workers.
Tom Reed at the Cleveland Plain Dealer says Sabol was a true visionary.
Vince Tuss of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune notes that NFL Films is not complete without plenty of Minnesota Vikings heartbreak.
Chris Erskine in the Los Angeles Times says Steve Sabol shaped the way sports would be covered.
Former Times writer Mike Kupper has the paper’s obit on Sabol.
And that will wrap up the links on Steve Sabol.
