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Jack Youngblood
American
Athlete
About the author
Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Career
#Football
#Inspirational
I think we all want to be remembered for what we did.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Want
It's unbelievable how many things I've learned from Merlin Olsen.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
I think my numbers speak for themselves.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Numbers
I don't talk much to offensive linemen in general.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Talk
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.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Play
#First
He owned a service station, and I used to go there and piddle around - pump some gas, get in the way.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Service
Football has been my life for as long as I can remember.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Life
#Football
By that time I was thinking a little about pro ball and hopeful that someone would draft me.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Time
#Thinking
#Draft
But this was my chance to go to the Super Bowl. Nothing was going to stop me.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Chance
#Nothing
Boy, I'll tell you, when the Rams drafted me No. 1, it surprised me. I was walking on air for days.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Walking
The emotions of the game do not change.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Emotions
#Change
Merlin really taught me how to concentrate, that you play each play as if it were the only play. And if you put all the plays together like that, then you'll come out on top.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Play
Good luck is a residue of preparation.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Preparation
#Luck
The disappointment of losing is huge.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Losing
#Disappointment
The joy of winning is not as dramatic as the losses were, because I expected us to win.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Winning
#Joy
There are no opportune times for a penalty, and this is not one of those times.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
Those opportunities to play in championship games are few and far between.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Games
#Play
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.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Work
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.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Want
#Life
#Circumstances
#Job
#Pain
#Obstacles
I visualize things in my mind before I have to do them. It's like having a mental workshop.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Mind
Sure enough, it wasn't long until I got a call, telling me I had a scholarship there. It was the only scholarship offer I had and, believe me, I jumped at it.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
One day, though, I was asked if I'd like to go to the University of Florida and become a Gator.
Jack Youngblood,
American
Athlete
#Day
#University