LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tramayne Tomlinsonis a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football Leaguefor eleven seasons. He played the majority of his 11-year career with the San Diego Chargers, who selected him with the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. Tomlinson was selected to five Pro Bowls, was an All-Pro six times, and won two rushing titles. At the time of his retirement, he ranked fifth in career rushing yards, seventh...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth23 June 1979
CityRosebud, TX
CountryUnited States of America
I believe a lot of players that start to think about money - 'Oh my goodness; I'm up for a new contract' - they don't have a great season because they're thinking about all these different things. Do your business on the field, and everything takes care of itself.
Every time I touch the ball, I think I'm going to go all the way. I think I'm going to score a touchdown. I'm the runner I am because I think that I'm going to go all the way every single time I touch the ball.
When I approach guys in certain situations and talk to them about Christ, they know that I'm speaking to them in a way that's real.
The quicker you get acclimated to getting hit and being on the ground, it's better for you when the games start.
Over the years as I went through a lot more things, I've gotten closer and closer to God as far as praying a lot more, being into the Word.
I like to run fast but not drive.
Faith is the biggest principle that the Bible teaches us.
As long as you believe in Him, no matter what happens in your life, understand that it's all for a purpose.
As football players, our bodies know exactly what time of year it is and what we need to be doing.
A lot of people may know my face and know that I'm a good player on the football field, but they probably don't really know me as a person.
I don't have to go to the weight room. I don't have to go work out if I don't want to.
Sometimes when you're praised about something, sometimes it's deserved, and sometimes it's not deserved. Same thing with criticism. Sometimes the criticism is deserved, and sometimes it's not deserved.
People may remember something I did on the field for a couple of days, maybe a week.
You earn the respect of your peers that you play against, and they don't trash talk you.