Junior Seau Quotes

A collection of quotes by Junior Seau.

Junior Seau was a professional American football player who was born on January 19, 1969, in San Diego, California. He became known as one of the greatest linebackers in National Football League (NFL) history. Seau attended the University of Southern California (USC), where he excelled as a collegiate player and received numerous accolades. In 1990, he was selected as the fifth overall pick by the San Diego Chargers in the NFL Draft.

During his 20-year career in the NFL, primarily with the Chargers, Seau established himself as a dominant force on the field. He was a fierce competitor and renowned for his hard-hitting style of play. Seau was named to the Pro Bowl 12 times and was a First-team All-Pro selection six times. Throughout his career, he recorded over 1,800 tackles and 56.5 sacks, making him one of the most productive linebackers in NFL history.

Off the field, Seau was known for his philanthropy and involvement in charitable endeavors. He was beloved by fans for his infectious energy, leadership, and commitment to the game. Unfortunately, Seau battled personal struggles, and on May 2, 2012, he tragically took his own life at the age of 43.

Junior Seau's impact on the NFL and his contributions to the sport have left a lasting legacy. He was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015, solidifying his status as one of the greatest linebackers to have ever played the game.

As I was coming up, it always seemed like I was learning. If

As I was coming up, it always seemed like I was learning. If it wasn't from school, it was the 'hood. The influences of the 'hood are very powerful.

Learning

Ryan Leaf is doing great now. If he progresses the way he is

Ryan Leaf is doing great now. If he progresses the way he is now, we're going to have a quarterback that's going to be reckoned with in the near future. And that's not political.

Future

As a sophomore, I wanted to play varsity in three sports. An

As a sophomore, I wanted to play varsity in three sports. And I accomplished that. It was a great feat that year, and something I held special. I wanted to bring a championship team to Oceanside High School, and it happened. It was a great year that I will never forget.

Sports

The goal of my Foundation is to give young people a chance t

The goal of my Foundation is to give young people a chance to better themselves and establish a base for a successful future.

Future

Leadership can't be fabricated. If it is fabricated and rehe

Leadership can't be fabricated. If it is fabricated and rehearsed, you can't fool the guys in the locker room. So when you talk about leadership, it comes with performance. Leadership comes with consistency.

Leadership

Dad taught us about morals, values and goals. Having a tight

Dad taught us about morals, values and goals. Having a tight-knit family was important to him.

Dad

I wanted to perform well for my mom and dad, because in high

I wanted to perform well for my mom and dad, because in high school, I didn't have a job. My brothers, they worked at Pizza Hut or places like that, but sports, that was my way of giving back.

Dad

In order to gain the respect of your players in the locker r

In order to gain the respect of your players in the locker room, you can't just perform on Saturday. You have to do it consistently during practices, meetings, and in the weight room.

Respect

The Super Bowl is a game. Life is for real. What I went thro

The Super Bowl is a game. Life is for real. What I went through helped me get to where I am today. I won't forget. I can't forget. Because a man who forgets his past sometimes loses his soul and forgets where to go in the future.

Future

I'm afraid of being average. I have a real fear of being jus

I'm afraid of being average. I have a real fear of being just another linebacker.

Fear

I'm not retiring. I am graduating. Today is my graduation da

I'm not retiring. I am graduating. Today is my graduation day. Retirement means that you'll just go ahead and live on your laurels and surf all day in Oceanside. It ain't going to happen.

Graduation

I remember when I was 6 years old and my brother used to go

I remember when I was 6 years old and my brother used to go seek out guys that were 13 to come over and play football against me while he was the 'permanent quarterback.' I didn't know exactly what the age difference was, but I was already playing against older guys.

Age

Too many athletes are living in a tiny window. They have no

Too many athletes are living in a tiny window. They have no vision for themselves - what they can be outside of football and what they can mean to a community. They just don't know any better. My hopes and dreams are unlimited.

Dreams

When my TV show, 'Sports Jobs with Junior Seau,' assigned me

When my TV show, 'Sports Jobs with Junior Seau,' assigned me to be a 'Sports Illustrated' reporter for a weekend, I didn't realize I'd have to squeeze it in around another sports job. I had planned to retire from the NFL to enjoy the cushy lifestyle of a full-time reality TV star, but I wound up getting run over by a bull.

Sports