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Quotes by steve rushin he pulled the shade, climbed into bed, thought of the replacements, a band from his hometown singing about needing a job and needing a girl. Longtime s ports illustrated contributor steve rushin is one of the most lauded sports writers in the country and the author of several books. He was named the 2005 national sportswriter of the year by the national sportscasters and sportswriters association, and is a fourtime finalist for the national magazine award. His latest book, sting ray afternoons, is a memoir of growing up in bloomington.