God has control over everything, and obviously, everything to everyone is god-given.

I am a National Football League player of American Samoan heritage. Because of my status as a professional athlete, I have been blessed to play a role in educating players and fans about the culture and history of America's southernmost territory.

On the field is a place where you can just let it loose and react to everything with violence.

People call me crazy and a madman. Even 'Tasmanian Devil.' I'd rather be called the 'Tasmanian Angel.'

As a football player, you just deal with injuries. It's all part of the football game. I've dealt with injuries as much as everybody else. People have dealt with worse injuries than I've dealt with. It's all part of the game, all part of getting that tackle.

Whenever I do the sign of the cross, it always brings comfort in situations when you are faced with adversity and stress.

It's the perfect environment for prayer. Chanting in Greek is like a beautiful opera, but way better.