[Once Williams arrived, Pittman made sure he was there for him.] Most guys, with the competition the way it is, they don't want to help you out. They don't want to show no love towards you, ... But Mike has been the exact opposite. This guy ... every mistake I make, he's there to correct me. Everything I do (well), he's there to praise me. He says to come to him anytime I need something. He's the first one I go to.
— Ricky Williams
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