"This is a game, first and foremost. There was only one Vince Lombardi, and he died."

"When I can 10 or 11, my mom was the one out there catching passes for me. She was my prime receiver."

"No matter how great you are, the next great one is already sitting there waiting to take your place."

"I worked hard. I worked late. I went in early. I did everything I could to gain an advantage."

"Rugby is great. The players don't wear helmets or padding; they just beat the living daylights out of each other and then go for a beer. I love that."

"I was always told that I was too small, too skinny, too slow, not tough enough, and I never ever believed what people told me."