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. – Jack Youngblood
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. – Jack Youngblood
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. – Jack Youngblood
He owned a service station, and I used to go there and piddle around – pump some gas, get in the way. – Jack Youngblood
The joy of winning is not as dramatic as the losses were, because I expected us to win. – Jack Youngblood
Boy, I’ll tell you, when the Rams drafted me No. 1, it surprised me. I was walking on air for days. – Jack Youngblood
One day, though, I was asked if I’d like to go to the University of Florida and become a Gator. – Jack Youngblood
I visualize things in my mind before I have to do them. It’s like having a mental workshop. – Jack Youngblood
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. – Jack Youngblood
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. – Jack Youngblood
By that time I was thinking a little about pro ball and hopeful that someone would draft me. – Jack Youngblood
