I wanted to perform well for my mom and dad, because in high school, I didn't have a job. My brothers, they worked at Pizza Hut or places like that, but sports, that was my way of giving back. Junior Seau backbrotherdad Change image and share on social
Playing football and rugby is the Samoan sport. It's part of the conversation at church. It's part of the conversation in their barbershops, in the grocery stores. It's what everyone is aware of and familiar with. They take a lot of pride in the beating you can take in the course of that sport. Junior Seau awarebarbershopbeat share on social
Being a reporter and chasing down an assignment isn't an easy thing to do, especially when you're dealing with athletes that are so focused and trying to get their little game plan together to perform under adverse conditions... it's tough. Junior Seau adverseassignmentathlete share on social
When I first started playing football, a headache was called a 'headache.' And now it's called 'a concussion.' Junior Seau callconcussionfootball Change image and share on social
From my old neighborhood, I learned nothing was guaranteed, not even life itself. You better get it today, because tomorrow is not promised. Junior Seau guaranteelearnlife Change image and share on social
I was a quarterback in pee-wee football. I always wanted to be quarterback. They're the leaders, they make the calls. It didn't work out because I didn't have the arm. I also played wide receiver my senior year in high school. Junior Seau armcallfootball share on social
In order to gain the respect of your players in the locker room, you can't just perform on Saturday. You have to do it consistently during practices, meetings, and in the weight room. Junior Seau consistentlygainlocker Change image and share on social
Dad taught us about morals, values and goals. Having a tight-knit family was important to him. Junior Seau dadfamilygoal Change image and share on social
A lot of children can go back and look at their childhood and find reasons why it wasn't perfect. But why whine about something no one can fix? You deal with it. Junior Seau backchildchildhood Change image and share on social