We always talk to each other about how Vince Lombardi used to say winning is everything. Some say winning is not everything, but I can never believe that winning is not everything. I believe winning gives you character. Even when you're growing up, it's important to know that.

Could you imagine if a great young man like him had not been able to advance his athletic ability?

He just put his helmet on and went back to work. No complaint, nothing. You don't see that from Troy.

When he asked permission to stay, we were just shocked. He spent the summer and then he just stayed. In a lot of ways, I was sad for my sister, but she had her hands full. I'm glad we took him.

Playing professional sports, it's important to eat healthy and take care of your body. In the offseason, rest is really important to me.

I grew up as a kind of nondenominational Christian. I have two uncles who are Baptist ministers. I went to a Samoan church when I was younger. I went to a Catholic school, so I was actually able to experience a lot of different religions. Mormonism, as well. My father in-law, who I'm very close with, is a Muslim.