"SAQUON BARKLEY GOT the phone number through a friend. It was a few months ago, after his season to end all seasons: The Hurdle; the Eagles' Super Bowl romp; those 2,504 yards, the most in NFL history when you account for playoff games. Fresh off a run of ridiculous feats, he tried his hand at one more. Barkley sent a prayer of a text to the man whose name is synonymous with chasing historic excellence."
""I texted Tiger, 'What's the reason you think you were so successful from '99 to 2000?'" Barkley says. "Less than 15 minutes later, he responded." At this point, Barkley's children, Jada and Saquon Jr., are at his heels, vying for his attention. He tells Jada, who's toting S.J. on her back, to be careful and, with his parental advisory dispensed, he laughs again. Pinch him: He was texting back and forth with one of the most revered athletes in history."
Saquon Barkley obtained Tiger Woods' phone number through a friend and texted Woods after a historic season that included The Hurdle, the Eagles' Super Bowl romp and 2,504 yards (including playoffs). Woods responded within 15 minutes and shared insights about his feverishly detailed preparation in the 1990s that set up his dominant 2000 season. Barkley laughed as he recalled the exchange while his children sought his attention. Barkley began writing "Tiger Mode" on his notes to capture Woods' emphasis on relentless attention to detail.
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