John Avery
John Avery
feeling football happening life liked middle trouble trying
I liked the feeling of being in the middle of trouble and trying to find a way out. Football is my life story happening on a football field.
sleep thinking trying
After a hard day, try to think of something good about it before you go to sleep - the result may surprise you.
trying saying-hello today
Try saying hello to someone who wouldn't expect you to - today would be good.
people trying succeed
Most people who succeed in life have no clue that what they are trying to achieve is impossible.
being-yourself trying waste
Why waste precious time and energy trying to be someone you're not when you can put it to much better use simply being yourself?
guy
That guy is a beast. Not only is he big but he's smart.
defence possibly seen talking type
We're talking about twenty-something years of professional ball. You have seen every defence you can possibly see. Every type of athlete, every type of blitz, every type of coverage. You've seen everything.
ball deep easier game pressure rather running takes wait
The running game is ball control. It's easier for the quarterback to set up second-five rather than second-10 because he doesn't have to feel like he has to wait for that deep pass. It takes some pressure off him.
lots nice quality
a very nice (Grey Cup) ring; lots of diamonds, quality diamonds, too.
That's if we can make it, ... We don't know if we have enough fuel.
execute home
If we don't have those (mistakes) I think it's a blowout. But we didn't execute and go home with a loss.
acting age age-and-aging snaps taking top
If you're one of the top one or two in the league, why should age be a question? It's different if he's taking snaps and his rheumatism is acting up, you know what I mean?
bit blessing capable curse hold normally situation
It is a bit of both, ... It is a blessing because I know that I am capable but it is a curse because I don't get the opportunities that I normally would get. But if I am in a situation that is out of my control, everyone is still going to hold me responsible.
control difference
I think it (ball control) was the difference in the game,