"God's been very good to me. I'm truly blessed." — Walter Payton

Growing up, we played sports nonstop. I mean every single day. As soon I got done with breakfast, I was ready to go.

I try to run on the hottest days, at the hottest time, because that's the most difficult time. And sometimes I worry about drying out, and dying.

Money isn't everything. Do you get married because of money? Do you have kids because of money?

There were high school coaches such as Charles Boston that took me under his wing and taught me the fundamentals of football. And when I went to college there was Robert Hill who took me there and he showed me what hard work and determination would do if you put forth the effort and you take a little time.