There's certain things that I was taught growing up about not quitting and seeing things through. I think if I would have come home and told my dad that I was going to quit the team, I think he would have kicked me out of the house. I don't think I'd have a place to stay.

I think center is a critical position.

I think a lot of times you have to face your fears. I think everybody has to face their fears.

There's two parts of leadership. You've got to be a good leader - you've got to be somebody that people want to emulate and care about the other people. But the other guys that you have have to accept their leadership. They have to respond to it. That's the chemistry that you never know how that is going to happen.

A lot of kids don't get the chance to play sport.

Radio is the art form of sports casting. If you're any good, you can do a great job on radio.

I didn't go into football to earn money. It was because I liked playing football.

More entertainers should come forward to support sports. I'd love to see Akshay Kumar in a film on Indian martial arts.