"He Hate Me" interview.....

[AKPantherFan]

Q: What do you expect to get out of the Retired Players Convention and what has it brought to retired players over the years?

A: I think it provides a big opportunity to network with other retired players. These are folks that played the game, know the game and want to continue being involved with [other] folks of that caliber. A lot of these folks I met, I ran into them someway or somehow, but it’s a good opportunity to meet folks that reach out to one another and wouldn’t mind helping one another if they need it.

Q: Speaking of which, it seems kind of like a fraternity amongst the retired players.

A: Right, right. As long as you keep in touch with those folks in this fraternity, there is always a better opportunity out there in life.

Q: Being a younger guy, do you still love and miss the game, and what do you know that an older retired guy might not be in touch with these days?

A: Well, some of the things I know, I guess a lot of things have changed since they played and my last year was 2006. Money opportunities have changed and it doesn’t help that the economy is the way it is today, but we can always find ways to get information from each other and help one another some way or somehow. I know one guy will be able to help me in some way and vice-versa. I might have knowledge that can help an older retired player and he may have knowledge to help me in certain ways. It all depends on what we are here for and what we are trying to get out of this and making it happen—looking out for each other.

Q: I just want to get a quick update on your life and what keeps you busy these days.

A: Well, kids actually. I’m working back in Charlotte, N.C. with kids at a high school coaching football. Most of them are kids with behavioral problems but it’s a fun thing I’m doing. A lot of the kids have had their lives changed and some of them I may not get to, but for the most part I’m able to make a change. I’m just reaching out to these kids in the world and it’s kind of me giving back even if it’s not my hometown. It’s a great thing because growing up I never had a professional athlete reach out to me and teach me the ropes about life and whatnot. So me being able to do this, it makes me and the kids happy. A lot of them look up to me as a role model and a mentor, so it’s a fun thing for me and I’m going to continue to do this as long as possible. I also know that it’s always going to be out there for me to do.

more;

http://www.nflplayers.com/user/content.aspx?fmid=178&lmid=443&pid=3367

[rayzor]

cool. i wish he had been better and been able to stay longer. he made things pretty interesting. great personality.

[AKPantherFan]

yeah- i enjoyed watching him play.

I have a "He hate me" signed 8x10 hangin in my sons

panther room

[Snake]

This is one good player that came from the XFL. prob some people dont even know what that is. I really do miss NFLE though it helped me get threw the long summer.