Aaron Smith
Aaron Smith
NFL defensive end who spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, from 1999 to 2011.
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth19 April 1976
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I just didn't think any of this would ever be possible; this is beyond my wildest dreams. I thought I'd be in the league the typical three years and be out. I just wanted the opportunity to come in and work hard. Now I've been to the Pro Bowl, now I'm playing in the Super Bowl.
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We went there and it was hard work.
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That game stays in my memory because you would never expect to lose a game like that. It reminds me that we're in the NFL -- and you can lose anyway, anyhow against anybody.
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You walk into that (practice) facility and see those Super Bowl trophies, and it reminds you every day.
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It's going to be a tough challenge. Denver's a good football team. And they beat the defending Super Bowl champions.
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They don't make me look too good. I would've preferred the black jerseys to tell you the truth.
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In a game like this, you keep going out there fighting and waiting for a break to happen. Unfortunately, they made more plays than we did. Everyone wants to make a play, but you got to play your responsibilities.
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I don't know how to act right now. It doesn't seem real.
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I don't know. I haven't even absorbed this. Winning those two national championships, those were special teams, too. I've been very blessed.
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