“We have thirty minutes for the rest of our lives!”
Jon Gruden: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
When: The Buccaneers were underdogs coming into the game, but were able to completely shut down the electric Michael Vick and hold the Falcons offense to only 10 points, giving the Bucs a 34-10 victory in Week 14.
Memorable Line: "How you gonna stop Michael Vick? How you gonna stop him? NOT ONE WORD WAS SAID ABOUT HOW SOMEBODY'S GONNA STOP THIS DEFENSE!"
Ed Reed: Miami Hurricanes
When: In 2001, the number one ranked Miami Hurricanes led FSU 21-13 at halftime, but senior safety Ed Reed felt his team's effort wasn't up to par, so he delivered this heartfelt speech before the team ran out of the tunnel. Miami went undefeated that year and won the National Championship.
Memorable Line: "I'm hurt, dog. Don't ask me if I'm all right. Hell naw!"
Ray Lewis: Baltimore Ravens
When: Ray Lewis has this kind of pep talk before every game.
Memorable Line: "Let's see if they can play physical football today. Let's see if they can run without nobody touching 'em. You know what I'm talking about? Let's become great."
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Brian Dawkins: Denver Broncos
When: These kind of pregame chants became Brian Dawkins' specialty in Philadelphia. When he was signed by the Denver Broncos, he brought that enthusiasm with him.
Memorable Line: "This is our house! This is our house! THIS.IS.OUR.HOUSE!"
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