“The word humility (also human) is derived from the Latin humus, meaning the soil. Perhaps this is not simply because it entails stooping and returning to earthly origins, but also because, as we are rooted in this earth of everyday life, we find in it all the vitality and fertility unnoticed by people who merely tramp on across the surface, drawn by distant landscapes.” PeopleHumansEarthHumilityEverydaySurfaceLandscapeSoilLatinRootedEveryday LifeVitalityUnnoticedFertilityTramps Author:Piero Ferrucci
“I was making sure everyone knew Crabtree was a mediocre receiver. And when you try the best corner in the game with a mediocre receiver, that's what happens. I appreciate that he knows that now.” KnowsTryingHappensGamesAppreciateCornersNflMediocreReceiverTrash TalkTrash Talking Author:Richard Sherman
“Anytime you run a gimmick offence, you're a little bit afraid - you're not sound in what you're doing in your base stuff.” LittlesRunningStuffBitsSoundLittle BitNflOffenceGimmicksTrash Talking Author:Richard Sherman
“Every TV timeout, I went up and said it right to Brady: 'Please keep trying me. I'm going to take it from you.'” TryingSaidTvsPleaseNflKeep TryingBradyTrash Talking Author:Richard Sherman
“Yes, NFL players deserve to be paid well. Unfortunately, economic realities are forcing everyone to make tough choices and the NFL is no different. These are not easy negotiations, but the outcome can be positive. If both sides give a little, everyone, including fans, will get a lot and the game will improve through innovation. Even in difficult economic times, a new CBA presents us with the opportunity to secure the future of our game.” IfsGivingWellsLittlesDifferentRealityChoicesOpportunityGamesEasyDifficultSidesPlayerFansEconomicDeserveToughPaidInnovationIncludingSecureOutcomesNflBoth SidesNegotiationBeing PositiveNfl PlayersTough Choices Author:Roger Goodell
“This is an opportunity to create a better future for the NFL, to improve the game for our fans, and to expand the economic benefits for the players and teams. Staying with the status quo is not an option. The world has changed for everyone, including the NFL and our fans. We must get better in everything we do ... If both sides compromise and give a little, everyone will get a lot, especially the fans.” IfsWorldGivingLittlesOpportunityGamesSidesPlayerTeamFansEconomicChangedBenefitsIncludingCompromiseGet BetterNflStayingBoth SidesStatus QuoBetter Future Author:Roger Goodell
“It came down to the obvious point that all the union cared about was the money and these other things certainly didn't matter enough. It's a tremendous situation that they have and it has become burdensome for the teams. Yes, we're asking for some relief going forward. I don't think that was unreasonable.” ThinkingMatterEnoughSituationTeamAskingUnionsObviousNflReliefUnreasonable Author:Mike Brown
“Yeah, I had it all mapped out actually. Seriously. I wrote it down. I said, 'When I'm the head coach of the Eagles, I'm going to make sure I get that guy on my team.' And then guy next to me was like, 'You're only the offensive coordinator at New Hampshire.' I said, 'Don't worry about it. Minor details. But it's going to work.'” SaidFunnyGuyNextWorryTeamLike YouYeahDetailsCoachesNflMinorsOffensiveGoing To WorkEaglesThat GuyHampshireNew HampshireHead CoachesCoordinator Author:Chip Kelly
“I couldn't believe it. That was the first time I had ever seen somebody celebrate for a whole 40-second clock. That was ridiculous.” FirstsBelieveWholeFunnyFirst TimeRidiculousCelebrateClockNfl Author:Charles Woodson
