Commentary: Andrew Luck tossed life lessons our way with his retirement speech. Did you catch them?

I've watched hundreds of video snippets from press conferences involving the National Football League. Ninety% of them are boring and predictable, sacked for a loss by tired sports cliches, obligatory responses and polished coach-speak.

And then I watched the impromptu press conference by now former Indianapolis Colts' superstar quarterback Andrew Luck after their preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Aug. 24.

I almost instinctively clicked off my TV when he began talking. Almost.

"My folks, who aren't here tonight ... mom, dad ..." Luck said, pausing for