I had 10 to 12 close buddies who I played ball with all the way from elementary to high school. That is where I learned to compete.

The game has changed since the '70s as more coaches have looked at ways to make it tougher on defenses. But I'm glad my career turned out the way it did - I would have never gotten a chance to learn the defensive side of the ball.

I said all along that God is in control.

But there's no substitute for a full-time dad. Dads who are fully engaged with their kids overwhelmingly tend to produce children who believe in themselves and live full lives.

Everything's not going to go perfect. You're going to have some losses that you're going to have to bounce back from and some things that are a little unforeseen that you're going to have to deal with.

When I was young, I didn't like to read. I would have much rather been outside doing something than been inside reading about it.

If someone needs help, I can offer advice. I'm not always right and people don't always listen.