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.

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

Good luck is a residue of preparation.

By that time I was thinking a little about pro ball and hopeful that someone would draft me.

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

Boy, I'll tell you, when the Rams drafted me No. 1, it surprised me. I was walking on air for days.

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