Jack Youngblood quotes:

Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.

Those opportunities to play in championship games are few and far between

One day, though, I was asked if I'd like to go to the University of Florida and become a Gator.

Boy, I'll tell you, when the Rams drafted me No. 1, it surprised me. I was walking on air for days.

You learnt that, whatever you are doing in life, obstacles don't matter very much. Pain or other circumstances can be there, but if you want to do a job bad enough, you'll find a way to get it done.

I visualize things in my mind before I have to do them. It's like having a mental workshop.

I don't talk much to offensive linemen in general.

Those opportunities to play in championship games are few and far between.

The emotions of the game do not change.

By that time I was thinking a little about pro ball and hopeful that someone would draft me.

He took me under his wing when I first came to the Rams and taught me everything - his technique in the pass rush, how to play off blockers, and how to make the big play.

Good luck is a residue of preparation.

It's unbelievable how many things I've learned from Merlin Olsen.

Football has been my life for as long as I can remember.

You learn to kid around and joke and not take things too seriously because somehow its all gonna work out for the best - or you're gonna make it work out

The disappointment of losing is huge.

There are no opportune times for a penalty, and this is not one of those times.

I'd love to watch Jack Youngblood play. His tan arms hanging out of his sleeveless jersey, he'd put those pipes on the ground, and even at 240 pounds, he would show great moves and natural strength for an undersized player. He was extremely quick, had underrated strength, and he got great leverage against the tackles.

The joy of winning is not as dramatic as the losses were, because I expected us to win

I think we all want to be remembered for what we did.

I think my numbers speak for themselves.