Randy Moss Biography

Occup.	Athlete
From	USA
Born	February 13, 1977
Age	47 years

Randy Moss, born on February 13, 1977, in Rand, West Virginia, is a former American football wide receiver that has actually turned into one of the National Football League's (NFL) most celebrated athletes. He matured in Rand as the boy of Maxine Moss and Randy Pratt, with three brother or sisters - Lutisia, Eric, and also Latasha. Moss' extraordinary sports capabilities in football as well as basketball made him stand out during his time at DuPont High School and also later on at Marshall University.

Randy's ventures on the field helped him earn a football scholarship to the University of Notre Dame. Nevertheless, because of his participation in a racially-charged fight at DuPont, his offer was withdrawed. He was later on sentenced to 30 days behind bars for his role in the run-in, pushing him to enlist at Marshall University in his residence state. Moss controlled the university football scene, establishing many records as a wide receiver, and also aided Marshall win the Division I-AA champion in 1996.

In the 1998 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected Randy Moss as the 21st total choice. He quickly made a mark on the league with his exceptional skill and speed, setting the NFL record for the majority of goal receptions by a newbie with 17. Alongside Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper, Moss developed a deadly collaboration that made Minnesota among one of the most powerful offenses in the league. He went on to get the 1998 Offensive Rookie of the Year award as well as gained his very first Pro Bowl invitation.

Moss would take place to play 7 periods with the Vikings prior to being traded to the Oakland Raiders in 2005. Nonetheless, his time in Oakland did not measure up to expectations, and he was traded once more in 2007 to the New England Patriots. It was here that Moss revitalized his profession, especially breaking the single-season goal receptions document with 23 in 2007, while additionally assisting the Patriots accomplish an unbeaten normal season. He was an important component of the Patriots' go to Super Bowl XLII, where they were ultimately defeated by the New York Giants.

In 2010, Moss returned to the Vikings for a quick job prior to ending up the season with the Tennessee Titans. He relinquished football in 2011 yet made a comeback in 2012, joining the San Francisco 49ers. He played a considerable duty as an expert visibility on the group, leading them to Super Bowl XLVII, where they were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens. Moss would retire once again from specialist football in 2013.

Throughout his 14-year job, Moss was called to 6 Pro Bowl teams and obtained four First-team All-Pro honors. His 15,292 getting yards and 156 touchdown functions rate him 3rd as well as 2nd in NFL background, specifically. Moss was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. After retiring from the game, he transitioned right into broadcasting as well as presently functions as an NFL expert for ESPN.

Randy Moss dealt with a number of disputes throughout his occupation, with incidents ranging from on-field outbursts to off-field legal problems. However, his obvious talent as well as personal appeal have actually left an indelible mark on the NFL and also endeared him to countless fans. Randy Moss will certainly always be remembered as one of the most electrifying and leading wide receivers in the history of American football.

Our collection contains 13 quotes who is written / told by Randy.

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13 Famous quotes by Randy Moss

"When I got drafted by Minnesota, and I think I said this a couple weeks ago, I think I felt obligated to bring a Super Bowl to Minnesota"

"The New England Patriots have always been a special organization and I've always watched from afar"

"I don't know how many more times I'll be in New England again. But I leave coach Belichick and those guys with a salute: 'I love you guys. I miss you. I'm out.'"

"And it hurts as a player, that you put a lot of hard work in during the week, and at the end of the week, Sunday, when you get on the field, that's when they acknowledge about the hard work that you put in throughout the week. That's actually a disappointment"

"What I have done in my nine year career was just a glimpse of what I can do"

"It's not my fault that people don't know me. I'm going to speak my mind, no matter what the consequences are"

"If you're asking me where my heart and where I'm happy is, I love playing with Tom Brady. I love being coached by Bill Belichick"

"I am a little older and understand the nature of the business - the older you get the more your skills supposedly diminish, but I think I am getting wiser in how to use my physical skills. That's the frustrating part when you put so much heart and desire into things and feel like you are not wanted"

"When you're rich you don't write checks"

"I always forgive, but I never forget"

"I'm still overwhelmed and, at the same time, kind of star struck that I am part of this New England Patriots organization"

"I can't really have any friends. It's sad, really. It's lonely. But that's how I am"

"Ain't nothing but 10 grand. What's 10 grand to me?"