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| QUESTION 1 | How did you get started playing football? |
| One day in high school, I was playing hooky and the principal caught me. I had on this flashy red jacket and I ran around a corner to get away. The principal told the football coach about this speedy red jacket he'd seen. And so I started playing then. |
| Answer supplied by Jerry Rice |
| QUESTION 2 | How do you deal with all the wear and tear on your body? |
| I try to start each season in the best shape I can. That means working out all the time during the offseason. If I'm in top shape, my play will not decrease. I've seen too many players only able to play half the season, so I've been very fortunate. |
| Answer supplied by Jerry Rice |
| QUESTION 3 | What separates the great receivers like you from other receivers? |
| I would say consistency-being able to do the job no matter what, to really play with pain. I always play 100%, no matter what's wrong with me. I would also say that good awareness on the field is important- knowing exactly where you are, and being able to just focus in on the football. The mark of a good receiver is his ability to focus without worrying about being hit. |
| Answer supplied by Jerry Rice |
| QUESTION 4 | How does being a dad make you a better player? |
| I love being a dad. From the moment my little girl Jacqui was born, I've been changing diapers, feeding the kids, spending time with them [Jerry also has a son, Jerry, Jr.]. I love them a lot. One of the reasons I've been able to be so successful is my supporting cast. My wife, my kids, my parents, have all been behind me no matter what. That's a good feeling. |
| Answer supplied by Jerry Rice |
| QUESTION 5 | Tell us something most people don't know about you. |
| I love to fix things. I feel like Mr. Fix-It around the house when I put toys together for the kids. Something always breaks, and I've always had a feel for fixing things. I majored in electronics in college, believe it or not. |
| Answer supplied by Jerry Rice |
QUESTION 6 |
What is your second favorite sport and please don't say golf... (competition contact sport). |
| If I did not say golf was my 2nd favorite sport, you could call me a liar. The way I play, it is a contact sport! |
| Answer supplied by Jerry Rice |
| QUESTION 7 |
Do you have a ritual before each game? |
| My ritual before each game is making sure I look good because to play well you’ve got to feel good about yourself and how you look. |
| Answer supplied by Jerry Rice |
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