Coming from the South, I just felt you had to work just a little bit harder. It was not going to be handed to you. Iโd get the letters from all the major schools but no one came out to talk to me face to face until this small, dominant black school, Mississippi State Valley University sent a coach out to me. I had a chance to talk to him and he said, โHey Jerry, weโre going to be doing some great things at Mississippi Valley State University and we would love to have you there.โ
Jerry RiceMy work ethic came from my parents and my fear of failure. I came from a small, predominantly black school and I didn't want to let them down.
Jerry RiceIf I should get selected into the Hall of Fame, I'd be able to say 'thank you' to all the legends that are in the Hall of Fame. And also say thank you to my teammates, and also to all the fans. It's going to be like a dream come true.
Jerry RiceI want people to know if they have any hurting in their back, or any tingling or anything like that, go see a chiropractor and help yourself feel better about your body and take some of that pain away.
Jerry RiceWe have seen some of the greatest athletes fall because they have tried to take shortcuts. I'm not going to call any names but we talk about guys that was like at the top of their game that people just idolized. They looked in awe and all of a sudden you see them just come tumbling down because they want to take shortcuts. I think it's more rewarding when you do it the old fashioned way.
Jerry Rice