One of the things I've always said is that if you're given the ability to coach kids, then you're really given the ability to be a father or parent of some sort.

And that's my honour, that's what my goal is, to always keep my mum's name ringing, because I know what sacrifices she went through for me.

Regardless of how well you can be offensively, if you have a great defense, you can deal with any offense.

If you want to get something done, there is always an alternate route other than cursing somebody and belittling them. There's always an alternate route. If you want to get any message across. Everybody has an opinion, and everybody has their own way of doing things, but the bottom line is that when you affect someone else, you should pay closer attention to how you treat people.

I'm a prideful person when it comes to competition.

There's no "I" on the football field. We have a total commitment to each other when we're out there. There is no doubt. It doesn't matter. The wins and losses of the game don't resonate with us. What resonates with us is "how much effort would you give for the man next to you."

Don’t waste talent. No matter what you do, don’t waste talent.