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 Posted: Fri 22:54, 12 Nov 2010 Post subject: some English muffin |
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On the defenses attitude: "Just going to go out there and have fun...it became contagious...not caring what the media say...no offense to the media, but we do not care what you guys write."
Currently in his sixth season in New York, the native Alabamian did not anticipate living long-term in New York, but fast forward to today and [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] may just have become a New Yorker for life and the type of athlete which can, is and will make New York proud.
Suh was asked about coming back to New York, coming off of an "athletic interception," as one writer put it during the questioning session. New Yorkers were wondering what happened to Jake Delhomme's head, after all Eli Manning's head is quite important to Giants Nation.
On Subway, Justin made Jared proud in saying, "They have great food... I made it through Notre Dame on Subway… A brand you can believe in...Shouts out to Jared, he's running the marathon in a couple of weeks..."
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 started like any day as one would expect. Though slightly warmer than crimson fall days of the past, New York City was bustling with the usual air of frenetic energy.
What really showed [link widoczny dla zalogowanych]'s value as a person, player and leader was when the subject of charity came up. "[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]'s R.U.S.H. for Literacy" campaign opened the heart and soul of an up-and-coming leader not only on the field, but in the community.
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On Sunday's game, "...I predict that one team is going to have one more point than the other team."
[link widoczny dla zalogowanych] knows he is good, not in an egotistical way but as each of question about statistics, career year, Notre Dame football (has a lot of respect for new coach, Brian Kelly), [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] seemed to want to be Justin "the person" and not Justin "the football player" that day.
It is a quality rarely promoted in the New York sports market, that of the heart and soul of the athlete who not only entertains society, but gives back with the good fortune that they have been given. Giants' fans are proud of the player known as [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] already, and the person can give all New Yorkers (yes, even the Jets' fans) something to be proud of.
It was to be a morning where I would have the privilege to be served a sandwich (if I wished) by a $30 million contract waiter, who also happened to be the captain of the Giants defense—none other than the venerable [link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
On the new Giants' defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, "He understood how to bring us in... One thing about defensive players is that we are stubborn, it is hard to change our mind… Perry set everything on the table… The difference is the communication levels from Perry and Bill."
Finally, [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] arrived looking ready to go. Asked if he was involved in the car accident, [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] found out how close he had come to a potential crash. The self-professed hockey fan, "...football on ice with sticks," is how [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] so aptly put it, reminisced about Madison Square Garden and legends that have flowed through the halls of the great arena.
Yet no encounter was more poignant than speaking one-on-one with [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] as he finished up his exhausting rounds with the media and I had the honor of being part of the finale before the next serving behind the counter.
A lover of car racing and family, Suh has indulged in the Indy 500 and Nascar in his professional life (free of the restrictions of NCAA life). A peak into Suh taking down Colt McCoy and the aftermath of the both recapping on a bus after the game in Orlando. Both differed on their opinions on the play and Suh stands by his hard-nose football style.
[link widoczny dla zalogowanych] has been watching Suh ("I thought he should have been the No. 1 pick. I am sure you all are [Detroit Lions' fans] glad he wasn't.").
It was an opportunity for traditional newspaper writers from the likes of the New York Daily News and N.J.'s Star-Ledger to mingle with up-and-coming sports bloggers, speak to Suh by video chat and indulge in the new Subway breakfast being promoted. Oh yes, [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] was there as well.
On the rookies: [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] showered his praise, showing [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] the mentor within his presentation.
Rarely does one have the opportunity to meet a professional athlete who redeems the notion of what the "human-athlete" is like in real life. Too many times we are disappointed by the short-comings of the athlete.
A well-rounded, educated athlete, [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] is a great leader. Possibly he will eclipse Taylor, Strahan and the likes. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] has emerged in 2010 with four sacks under his belt and is on pace for a career year. The Giants defense starts and finishes with the heart of [link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
Win and you are on the pedestal, lose and you are on the first rail out of town. Randy Johnson could not survive it, nor could countless others. In a city where Giants are what is the norm, [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] showed up at a Subway restaurant on Fifth Avenue to trade barbs with one of the highest touted rookies in recent memory—certainly in Detroit where the last rookie phenom was Barry Sanders—in Ndamukong Suh.
[link widoczny dla zalogowanych] imparted the Giants' philosophy in obtaining excess sacks, by "tackling the quarterback while he still has the ball in his hands," as being the marquee message. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] is a natural leader, as he felt that last year was the same as the present season (just [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] being [link widoczny dla zalogowanych]).
On last year with defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan, "Lots of things happened last year… Once we got off to that fast start, we kind of backed off a little bit… He wasn't a guy that necessarily had the personality that we were accustomed to and we clashed a little bit and that is in no way Bill's fault… I think Bill is a mastermind in terms of his knowledge of defenses."
So I took a different angle. Switching to discussions of New York and the contrast with growing up, [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] became engaging as we shared our family background. Justin and his wife welcomed their first child eight months ago into the world, additionally [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] is one of seven with a set a twins just ahead of him in his large family's pecking order.
[link widoczny dla zalogowanych] believes in helping children and not only having a charity, but being engaged in it. Guarding it with the care of a leader, [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] seeks to have the program grow at a controlled pace so that both him and his wife can continue to be involved first hand in every aspect.
Later [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] would be behind the counter, helping and making himself "some English muffin, egg, cheese, some spinach, some mayo."
Suh and [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] faced off on the phone and after much friendly banter ([link widoczny dla zalogowanych] asking Suh about Nebraska and how Suh could have possibly ended up playing for the Cornhuskers), a friendly wager was made. The player from the team that loses would be obligated to donate Subway food to the charity of the winning team's player's choice. It was a reflection of what Suh is looking to become and who [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] is, but more on the charitable persons they are later.
Suh has yet to be the victim of rich rookie hazing, which in Detroit means paying for the D-line's dinners. ND showed excitement, but has a "bittersweet" feeling about his Alma mater going to the Big 10, but certainly recognized the potentially large rivalries led by Iowa versus Nebraska.
$30 Million Waiter: A Lesson in Leadership and Humility by [link widoczny dla zalogowanych]
[link widoczny dla zalogowanych] was inhibited by a typical New York moment as the first driver sent to pick him up was a victim of the expected traffic accident (which certainly made the marketing gurus of Subway sweat as the theme was to have Suh versus [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] via video). The opportunity was not lost though, as the fans from New York had a chance to speak with Ndamukong—called Suh by most.
No city is more unforgiving to their stars and no city deserves to expect as much from it's athletes as New York City does. The heart and soul of the fan in New York invests real emotions in every action they do—both when a spectator and participant. No less is expected from the athletes which walk the concrete jungle known as Manhattan.
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