Rivers is class, whether he wins or loses. I just read this today. http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/20060813-9999-1s13letters.html
Of course, I'm an NC State fan. I've met him a couple of times and he's always taken time for my kids. I wish him the best, but you can't feel bad for a guy making a ton of money.
In 1999, I'm waiting for a flight out of the Chattanooga, TN airport. Up runs Peyton Manning with an airline redcoat accompanying him; he's late for a flight out after a charity golf tournament. While the redcoat is taking care of his ticket, mother & young son ask for an autograph and the opportunity to snap a picture. As if the world stops, Manning takes time for the autograph & photo, then spends a minute or so chatting with the boy. Treated them as though they were the most important people in his life at that moment, and that he had lots of time to spare.
I live in the same town -- Poway, CA -- as Mr. Padre, Tony Gwynn. Have observed him do the same thing on more than one occasion. Proves that, like Manning, class is class.