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“Some days I'm just flipping through the iPod trying to get pumped, some days I don't want to listen to anything and just focus. From game to game from day to day, whatever people do to motivate themselves, they do. I do all kinds of things.”

Quote by Troy Polamalu

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Troy Polamalu, born in April 1981, is a renowned American football player. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and predictive abilities, he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers during his career and was selected to the NFL All-Pro Team multiple times. more

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