Top 27 Quotes & Sayings by Jack Youngblood

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Jack Youngblood.
Last updated on December 18, 2024.
Jack Youngblood

Herbert Jackson Youngblood III is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. He was a five-time consensus All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Before playing professionally, Youngblood played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as an All-American. He is considered among the best players Florida ever produced—a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and one of only six Florida Gators to be named to the Gator Football Ring of Honor.

Football has been my life for as long as I can remember.
The joy of winning is not as dramatic as the losses were, because I expected us to win.
He owned a service station, and I used to go there and piddle around - pump some gas, get in the way. — © Jack Youngblood
He owned a service station, and I used to go there and piddle around - pump some gas, get in the way.
It's unbelievable how many things I've learned from Merlin Olsen.
By that time I was thinking a little about pro ball and hopeful that someone would draft me.
The emotions of the game do not change.
Sure enough, it wasn't long until I got a call, telling me I had a scholarship there. It was the only scholarship offer I had and, believe me, I jumped at it.
I don't talk much to offensive linemen in general.
Good luck is a residue of preparation.
I think we all want to be remembered for what we did.
Boy, I'll tell you, when the Rams drafted me No. 1, it surprised me. I was walking on air for days.
Merlin really taught me how to concentrate, that you play each play as if it were the only play. And if you put all the plays together like that, then you'll come out on top.
He took me under his wing when I first came to the Rams and taught me everything - his technique in the pass rush, how to play off blockers, and how to make the big play.
Those opportunities to play in championship games are few and far between.
I visualize things in my mind before I have to do them. It's like having a mental workshop.
The disappointment of losing is huge.
You learn to kid around and joke and not take things too seriously because somehow its all gonna work out for the best - or you're gonna make it work out.
There are no opportune times for a penalty, and this is not one of those times.
But this was my chance to go to the Super Bowl. Nothing was going to stop me.
Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.
I think my numbers speak for themselves.
You learnt that, whatever you are doing in life, obstacles don't matter very much. Pain or other circumstances can be there, but if you want to do a job bad enough, you'll find a way to get it done.
One day, though, I was asked if I'd like to go to the University of Florida and become a Gator. — © Jack Youngblood
One day, though, I was asked if I'd like to go to the University of Florida and become a Gator.
I'd love to watch Jack Youngblood play. His tan arms hanging out of his sleeveless jersey, he'd put those pipes on the ground, and even at 240 pounds, he would show great moves and natural strength for an undersized player. He was extremely quick, had underrated strength, and he got great leverage against the tackles.
You learn to kid around and joke and not take things too seriously because somehow its all gonna work out for the best - or you're gonna make it work out
The joy of winning is not as dramatic as the losses were, because I expected us to win
Those opportunities to play in championship games are few and far between
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