Nick Ferguson
Nick Ferguson
Nick Fergusonis a former American football safety in the National Football League and prominent Scientologist. He was originally signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Georgia Tech...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth27 November 1974
CityMiami, FL
CountryUnited States of America
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Like most athletes, I like to go home and relax. I try not to bring the game home with me. I might play some video games that are, let's just say, for mature audiences only. And I might get some flak for this, but I like to watch 'Seinfeld.' Sometimes, laughter is the best medicine.
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When I was in high school, my mom hated football. But then, the more I played, the more it grew on her. This game has done a lot for my family - not just from a financial standpoint, but it also helped bring my family together.
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When we were in the dark tunnel, Jake Plummer was the light that showed us where to go.
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We played a lot of sandlot ball, so we were used to tackling each other, or falling on the concrete, things of that nature. And nine times out of 10, our flag games turned into tackle anyway. So when I got to high school, tackle football was kind of natural.
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My mom didn't let me play tackle until I was in high school. She didn't want me to get hurt.
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I remember bumming rides across town to Georgia Tech, trying to get myself registered, trying to apply for financial aid, trying to get their coaches to watch my film.
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My dad was a longshoreman in the Port of Miami. Tough job. I worked down there in the summer once. One day. Never again. My dad was a no-nonsense guy. As a kid, I hated his rules, but as a man, I understand what he was teaching. He taught me you have to work hard for everything you get.