“I had to work hard and hit the books because the opportunity to play in the NFL is not really that big, so I knew I needed something to fall back on. That’s the message I want to send to those kids when I talk to them in person and let them know the most important thing is getting your education.” KnowsWantPersonsImportantBookHardPlayBigsKidsFallOpportunityHard WorkNeededMessagesImportant ThingsNflFall Back Author:Jerry Rice
“I could barely speak after I was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. I was going to play for the defending Super Bowl champions.... I immediately thought of all the great players on the team. I was in awe, as I had watched these soon-to-be legends play on television. They epitomized for me what football was all about: the love of the game, the professional approach, and the desire to win.” PlayDesireGamesWinningSpeakPlayerTeamTelevisionFootballApproachChampionNflAweLegendsBowlsSan FranciscoSuper BowlDesire To WinThe Love Of The Game Author:Jerry Rice
“I went out there to play my game for the fun of it and never based my career around records.” PlayGamesFunCareersRecordsNfl Author:Jerry Rice
“I'm really looking forward to the Hall of Fame ceremonies. It's going to be unbelievable - just crazy. I'm looking forward to thanking all the fans for inspiring me to go out there and play my best football each and every game.” PlayGamesCrazyFansFootballFameHallsUnbelievableCeremonyLooking ForwardBest FootballHall Of Fame Author:Jerry Rice
“I think I just went into a system that was willing to utilize me and gave me opportunities and I felt fortunate to be able to go to Oakland and put the silver and black on. I wanted to prove to everybody that I could still play.” ThinkingStillsPlayAbleWantedOpportunityFeltBlackWillingProveFortunateSilverOakland Author:Jerry Rice
