In Part 2 of The Asterisk, I revisit the moment I called into The Stephen A. Smith Show to talk about my 2018 book The Asterisk: A Fan’s Grievance on Cheating and Rule Manipulation in the NFL. The Stephen A. Smith call wasn’t accidental — I wanted to bring the conversation directly to a national audience. During the Stephen A. Smith call, I openly told him I had written a book examining rule manipulation in the NFL, and while we were talking I was actually recording the moment on YouTube TV because I knew it mattered.What surprised me most after the Stephen A. Smith call was the reaction. Fans debated legacy, credibility, and fairness. Almost immediately, book sales increased, showing that the Stephen A. Smith call sparked real curiosity. Stephen A. Smith himself spoke clearly about the seriousness of rule manipulation, which reinforced why I wrote the book in the first place.This episode explores why that Stephen A. Smith call is still relevant today — especially when discussions about legacy, Hall of Fame recognition, and organizational culture continue to shape how fans view history. The conversation goes beyond football; it’s about trust, reputation, and how achievements are remembered.Watch the original call here:https://youtu.be/HDWfCuEuA9o?si=eFj1PG0CXwcbEV7e