I just remember how much fun I had. I played with kids I'm still friends with today. You build some friendships there that last forever.

It's about friends and fun and about saving the kids.

I don't mind doing this at all. These kids keep the game going. One day, they will take over for us.

I want to be meaner than ever this year.

I'd sit back in amazement of, one, him not having a leg, and two, the stuff he was doing without a leg. I'd never let him see me get emotional about it. Inspiration is not the word. It goes so far beyond that. I would see him put hours in the weight room and I would be there helping him. To see that desire in his face, in his eyes, he wanted to finish on his terms.

I know I don't have the job yet. I cherish every play and every opportunity to be where I am. It's taken me so long to get here. I don't take anything for granted.