Jack Youngblood
Jack Youngblood
Herbert Jackson Youngblood, IIIis an American former college and professional football player who was a defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football Leaguefor fourteen seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. He was a five-time consensus All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Before playing professionally, Youngblood played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as an All-American. He is considered among the best...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth26 January 1950
CityJacksonville, FL
CountryUnited States of America
The disappointment of losing is huge.
The joy of winning is not as dramatic as the losses were, because I expected us to win
Those opportunities to play in championship games are few and far between
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
I'd love to watch Jack Youngblood play. His tan arms hanging out of his sleeveless jersey, he'd put those pipes on the ground, and even at 240 pounds, he would show great moves and natural strength for an undersized player. He was extremely quick, had underrated strength, and he got great leverage against the tackles.
It's unbelievable how many things I've learned from Merlin Olsen.
I don't talk much to offensive linemen in general.
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.
By that time I was thinking a little about pro ball and hopeful that someone would draft me.
Football has been my life for as long as I can remember.
I visualize things in my mind before I have to do them. It's like having a mental workshop.
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.
Good luck is a residue of preparation.
One day, though, I was asked if I'd like to go to the University of Florida and become a Gator.