“But now, I get up every morning and go to the gym because I don't like waking up stiff or in pain and wondering if my hip is going to hurt me.” IfsPainHurtWonderMorningWake UpGet UpHipsGymWakingEvery MorningHurt Me Author:Bo Jackson
“By doing that and being very competitive, the grown-ups started telling me even back before I started playing organized ball that I was too physical and too advanced for the kids my own age.” KidsAgeMy OwnBallsOrganized Author:Bo Jackson
“Growing up as a kid, the back of my house faced a little community airport about four or five miles from my house.” LittlesKidsHouseCommunityGrowing UpFiveFourGrowingMilesAirports Author:Bo Jackson
“I think everyone would love to see Jeff Gordon lose or get run into the wall, but I think he uses that - similar to me.” ThinkingUseRunningLosesWall Author:Bo Jackson
“I took a lot of things for granted - especially how I treated my body.” BodyTreatedGranted Author:Bo Jackson
“I wanted to stay close enough so mom could see me play - where I could go home if I needed to.” IfsEnoughPlayHomeWantedMomNeeded Author:Bo Jackson
“I was always an Alabama fan growing up, but when the Alabama recruiter told me I would probably not be able to play until the end of my sophomore year, or the beginning of my junior year.” YearsEndsPlayAbleGrowing UpGrowingFansJuniorsAlabamaSophomoreJunior YearSophomore Year Author:Bo Jackson
“It's all about the attitude, gut, heart and determination to go out and give 120% every time to try and help the team win.” GivingTryingHeartHelpingWinningAttitudeTeamDeterminationGuts Author:Bo Jackson
“My sophomore year I placed 2nd, and my junior and senior year - I got smart and piled up enough points between myself and second place where I didn't have to run the mile.” YearsEnoughRunningSmartMilesSeniorJuniorsSecond PlaceSophomoreSenior YearSophomore Year Author:Bo Jackson
“The first game was against Wake Forrest - I'll never forget that game.” FirstsGamesForgetNever Forget Author:Bo Jackson