1. Name/Sport/Team
Rich Gannon, Football, Quarterback for the Oakland Raiders
2. Other organized sports you have played?
Baseball, basketball, tennis and crew.
3. How do you think sportsmanship can be improved in your sport?
Less "trash talking."
4. Which one word would your coaches use to describe you?
Dedicated!
5. How has participation in athletics affected your character?
It's made me stronger and more determined.
6. What virtue or personal character trait would you like to acquire?
More patience!
7. What do/did you find most difficult about dating?
8. Why do you think abstinence before marriage is a good idea?
It helps to foster a better union between husband and wife.
9. Do you have any fun ideas for a date?
10. Are you married? Have children? How many?
Married, with two girls, ages 5 and 3.
11. What attracted you most to your spouse?
Her loyalty and gentleness.
12. What is it like being married?
It is very rewarding!
13. What advice would you give a friend thinking of marriage?
Get to know his/her family and parents. "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."
14. Why are you pro-life?
I believe it is what God wants and expects from us.
15. What do you appreciate about your life?
My family and God's love for me.
16. What do you think can be done to help others respect life more?
Respect themselves first.
17. What was your most humbling experience?
18. What was your most exalted experience?
19. What do you do when things are not going well for you?
Pray for guidance and strength.
20. What do you do when you do something wrong?
Apologize and try to make it right.
21. What do you think about when you experience success?
Give thanks to God.
22. What do you like to do that is important?
Work and play with my children.
23. What do you like to do that is frivolous?
24. What is your favorite pre-game meal?
25. Any additional insights, comments or personal experiences related to virtue, abstinence and respect for life? |
Rich received the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award in 2002
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