Shawne Merriman
Shawne Merriman
Shawne DeAndre Merriman, nicknamed "Lights Out", is a former American football player who was a linebacker in the National Football Leaguefrom 2005 to 2012. He was among the top linebackers in the NFL in his first three seasons with the San Diego Chargers, where he was a three-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth25 May 1984
adrenaline coming energy guys knocked knocking running toward
A lot of adrenaline, running around, running into people, knocking them down, probably some of our own guys getting knocked down. Tell you what, if I see him coming toward the sideline, I'm getting out of the way. He's got a lot of pent-up energy and adrenaline going.
came caught quick
They game-planned us pretty good. They came out with the quick passes, and that caught us off guard.
loose throws
That's how you get him off balance. We had to get him out of the pocket. Once he's out, he throws loose balls.
beyond far goes guys physical seen size speed
You've seen guys that size. And you've seen guys that can run. But when you put the size and the speed together, and then he's a very competitive young man. He has the physical skills. But this is a game, as we all know, that goes far beyond that.
paying
I wouldn't be paying what I'm going to end up paying just for LaVar's number.
hopefully laying walk
Hopefully the real big one is coming, ... where someone is still laying there when I walk away.
good moving practicing telling week
He was telling me I was practicing good all week and moving good, but he was telling me he doesn't know at this point,
definitely flow game speed wait
I just couldn't wait to play my first preseason game. I just need to get used to the flow of the game because the speed is definitely different from college.
couple hit wait
Once I get everything down pat, ... I can't wait to get out here and put that 'Lights Out' hit on a couple people.
media events needs
A lot of the things I've done for charity and the money I've given will never be talked about in the media. I'd rather it be that way, because I don't do it for the media. Of course, having celebrities and media there at events helps bring attention to the need, but seeing the looks on peoples' faces when they receive help is why I really do it.
successful reality names
I had a lot of ups and downs. I always said that if I were in a position to give back, I would and I have. As my name became bigger, I started giving. You want to make that connection with people who are less fortunate. It keeps you in touch with reality. When you become a successful individual, and have a thousand tasks going on, you forget that there are people in need. It keeps me grounded.
school skills way
I picked up business skills along the way, but there are things you learn at school like speaking the language of business so you can speak with CEOs.
jobs growing-up fun
I think that people should find a niche that will work. I have friends growing up who sat around playing video games for hours after school, and now they work for the video game industry. People need to find a niche so it doesn't feel like a job anymore. When I'm working on the "Lights Out" brand, it's fun. It's not work.
believe passionate selling
Don't be afraid to start out small. You see tech companies selling for millions, but you shouldn't be afraid to start small and grow it. I work closely with my employees. I don't believe in things working if you're not passionate about things.