I was captain and should have set the example. I would lift a minimum of weights. Mine was natural physical strength. I always thought quickness and agility were much more important.

I can ski out of my back door.

I probably played hurt a lot more times than I should have.

You can take the best team and the worst team and line them up and you would find very little physical difference. You would find an emotional difference. The wining team has a dedication. It will have a core group of veteran players who set the standards. They will not accept defeat.

Most exciting for me was to make the Pro Bowl in 14 of 15 years.

You are the land. The land is you.

After a few games I knew I was going to be able to compete. The idea of being a star never crossed my mind.