We all know of people who thought they could to it (whatever “it” is) tomorrow. We have all procrastinated on such a way, and often to our personal regret. It happens time and again, putting off things that we convince ourselves might be better, more meaningful, more appropriate for another time. So often that better time either never comes or really isn’t better or more appropriate after all. And then, sadly, the window of opportunity -to do something great- closes.

To be able to influence someone or to be able to have a group of guys come together to have a successful team and to be together all the time every day for, you know, a year and longer together, you have to have a - find a common ground. And that common ground for us is football.

The more divided people of color are in a system of white supremacy/privilege, the weaker they will be, both individually and collectively.

Talk about your blessings more than you talk about your burdens.

The lows are disappointing but that makes the highs much sweeterThat's what drives you to compete.

I rely on a lot of green drinks to get my vegetables.

As a competitor and an athlete, you have to believe in yourself. And you have to believe in the people who believe in you.