Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams
Errick Lynne "Ricky" Williams Jr.is a retired American football running back who played twelve seasons in the National Football Leagueand one season in the Canadian Football League. He played college football for the University of Texas, where he was a two-time All-American and won the Heisman Trophy. Williams was drafted by the New Orleans Saints fifth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft and spent three seasons with the team before he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2002. He...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth21 May 1977
CitySan Diego, CA
CountryUnited States of America
We talk about life, we talk about our philosophies. He always sends me books. It's a different kind of relationship.
When we face adversity, we don't crumble. That's what we should be excited about. Wins come when you deal with adversity well.
If you want to surf, move to Hawaii. If you like to shop, move to New York. If you like acting and Hollywood, move to California. But if you like college football, move to Texas.
The money is what made me miserable. I want to be free of that stress.
I wouldn't eat a chicken if it dropped dead in front of me holding up a sign that said, Eat Me.
I've never been in trouble with the police.
Growing up with two sisters, you either play by yourself or play Barbie with them. I played by myself.
To talk about balance, it's easier to talk about what's out of balance. And I think anytime that you have any disease, and disease meaning lack of ease, lack of flow... dis-ease. So any time there's disease, you're out of balance, whether it's jealousy, anger, greed, anxiety, fear.
There's more to life than success, and if you can try to be more well-rounded, you'll be able to enjoy your success more. It won't own you or control you.
One thing I've learned about life is that if you really let go, it's just a joy ride.
I think it's very easy for people to stereotype athletes, good and bad.
I've had a lot of clouds in my life since I got into pro football -- too many -- but now I feel like I can see really clearly for the first time. And I can see the Super Bowl from here.
I don't care what people think about me because I know I am more than all the pain and strife they hold inside.
Texas was such a welcoming place, and with its unbelievable history and tradition, it's extra special to be a part of that.