Top 106 Quotes & Sayings by Marcus Mariota - Page 2

Growing up, my parents made a lot of sacrifices for my brother and I to go to private school and to attend some of the football camps. They got through some hard times, but it was for me, and that's what I've learned from them. I'm very grateful for that.

My mentality as a competitor will never change.

I don't like being in the limelight.

I ran a lot of quick-strike concepts in high school just because from the University of Hawaii, a lot of guys that were in my high school coached that way.

It is, to me, a goal of mine to come back to Hawaii and to play in the Pro Bowl.

If someone is having a bad day, I find you can change it pretty quick by just showing that you care.

I learned a long time ago through my dad that you shouldn't really compare yourself to others - just because that hampers how good you can be.

Just be who you are and respect everyone you meet.

Any time you're recovering from an injury, your main focus is trying to get back into shape, really just getting healthy again.

It's such a great honor to be a part of the Subway Famous Fan Family.

Biggest influence is my parents. It's funny but my mom was the first one that allowed me to play tackle football. My dad was not ready to let me play yet. She definitely was the one who allowed me to do it. Obviously my dad taught me to throw and be a quarterback.

If it's a card game, or it's a preseason game, or it's a regular season game, I just go out there to try to win. For me, that's all I know how to do it and I'll never change that.

Not being in the playoffs is frustrating.

I'm definitely a reps guy. I'm definitely a mental guy, so when I'm out there and I get the opportunity to practice, it means the world to me.

My main focus was to be a great teammate. That's all I hoped to accomplish. I don't really care about legacies.

When I get off the phone with my parents, usually I'm in a good spot.

When I'm aggressive and things are moving quick and my feet are in place, I'm a better, more accurate thrower.

I really believe in a community effort.

I only focus on what I can do.

I stay away from online dating. Interacting with the person right in front of you is a much easier way to talk.

You have to focus on what your goal is as a team. The most important thing is as a team, your goal is greater than you individually.

I guess I'd be nervous to skate and do hockey. Growing up in Hawaii there's not a lot of ice.

I just try to be who I am.

The Heisman Trophy is such a special award.

That's what is cool about football: you build life-long relationships.

I understand that football is only a certain time in my life, and my degree will help me sustain my life well past football.

The best leaders adapt and are flexible with their situations. I try to be the same.

In Hawaii, after somebody introduces themselves, the next question is, 'What high school did you go to?' From there, it's either 'Oh, OK, it's cool, I know some family,' or it's trash-talking to the max, like 'my school is better than your school.' This is how it kind of is back there.

There's no reason to be angry or impolite.

Some of the best leaders in the world find they learn something every day to be a better leader. Whether it's developing a relationship, learning what someone likes or doesn't like, putting forth the extra effort so guys understand you do what you preach.

The history and tradition of the Rose Bowl, if that doesn't get you excited, I don't know what will.

My parents always told me to be respectful to anyone you meet and to live your life that way.

I'm big into water. I tend to get dehydrated pretty quickly, so water is my way to get those essentials that I need to continue a workout or go get the rest of the day.

Just do your business and everything else will take care of itself.

My high school was in the private school league, and we played all our games at the college stadium. It wasn't like we filled it, but we got a good crowd.

I don't really compare myself to anyone. Growing up, sure you have your favorite players or guys you try to emulate, but I'm just trying to be the best me I can be.

Losing! It bothers me a lot. I'm such a competitor, and I take everything personally.

I always try to make it a point when I'm talking to guys to say we. It's not you need to do this, it's what can we do better. It makes it more of a family culture.

If I have my feet under me, I'm a much better passer.

Getting an education, building relationships and lasting friendships for the rest of your life... you can't take that away.

I've learned that no matter what, my faith will guide me. However I play on the field, I know my faith will guide me. After sports, my faith will guide me. As I've grown in my faith, that's something that's given me comfort. God has taught me that I can trust in Him. No matter what-whether things are good or bad-I know I can always trust in Him. And that has really allowed me to go All In for Him.

God has taught me that I can trust in Him. No matter what-whether things are good or bad-I know I can always trust in Him. And that has really allowed me to go All In for Him.

When things start to get rough, you find comfort in your faith. Knowing that no matter what, you can dust yourself off and be okay.

I am a competitor, I want to go out there and lay it all on the line for my team.

When I relentlessly pursue Christ, I put all my faith in Him to be able to play well and lead my team. With His power, we are able to pursue and play for His glory. We want to go out and show the world that Christ lives.

Earning my college degree. It was a promise I made to my parents. I understand that football is only a certain time in my life, and my degree will help me sustain my life well past football. I was so proud of that, and the amount of work I put into it.