Joe Theismann

“When I can 10 or 11, my mom was the one out there catching passes for me. She was my prime receiver.”

“I was always told that I was too small, too skinny, too slow, not tough enough, and I never ever believed what people told me.”

“This is a game, first and foremost. There was only one Vince Lombardi, and he died.”

“I worked hard. I worked late. I went in early. I did everything I could to gain an advantage.”

“The word "genius" isn't applicable in football. A Genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.”

“Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.”

“Rugby is great. The players don't wear helmets or padding; they just beat the living daylights out of each other and then go for a beer. I love that.”

“No matter how great you are, the next great one is already sitting there waiting to take your place.”