Athlete

The disappointment of losing is huge.

There are no opportune times for a penalty, and this is not one of those times.

Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.

He owned a service station, and I used to go there and piddle around - pump some gas, get in the way.

But this was my chance to go to the Super Bowl. Nothing was going to stop me.

Those opportunities to play in championship games are few and far between.

It's unbelievable how many things I've learned from Merlin Olsen.

Good luck is a residue of preparation.

You learn to kid around and joke and not take things too seriously because somehow its all gonna work out for the best - or you're gonna make it work out.

Sure enough, it wasn't long until I got a call, telling me I had a scholarship there. It was the only scholarship offer I had and, believe me, I jumped at it.

You learn to kid around and joke and not take things too seriously because somehow its all gonna work out for the best - or you're gonna make it work out.

I think my numbers speak for themselves.

Football has been my life for as long as I can remember.

There are no opportune times for a penalty, and this is not one of those times.

Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.

The emotions of the game do not change.

It's unbelievable how many things I've learned from Merlin Olsen.

You learnt that, whatever you are doing in life, obstacles don't matter very much. Pain or other circumstances can be there, but if you want to do a job bad enough, you'll find a way to get it done.

He took me under his wing when I first came to the Rams and taught me everything - his technique in the pass rush, how to play off blockers, and how to make the big play.

He owned a service station, and I used to go there and piddle around - pump some gas, get in the way.