I played 13 years. I did quite well in professional football. Therefore, I do not need. — Howie Long Copy Share Image
Running backs like Emmitt Smith and Barry Sanders, you were lucky to get a piece of them. — Howie Long Copy Share Image
I don't really miss football anymore. I played for a long time, and played it well. — Howie Long Copy Share Image
Professional athletes, like it or not, have a responsibility to the kids of America. — Howie Long Copy Share Image
Teams are often times a reflection of their coach both on the field and in the media. — Howie Long Copy Share Image
For me, coaching in the NFL doesn't fit. I coach high-school football, so I get my fix. — Howie Long Copy Share Image
Interestingly enough, on every team there's usually a minimum of two and a maximum of seven knuckleheads on a roster. — Howie Long Copy Share Image
The beauty of having played pro football for so long is that people haven't seen me angry, overly happy or despondent -… — Howie Long Copy Share Image
Punters are players, too. They got to learn to take the hits. If they dont want to get hit, they shouldnt be… — Howie Long Copy Share Image
I just play hard-hitting football, but at least I look the opponent in the face before I hit him. — Howie Long Copy Share Image
When I was playing football, I was offered little parts in movies, but I always said 'No, thanks.' It didn't seem to… — Howie Long Copy Share Image
In Montana, they renamed a town after an all-time great, Joe Montana. Well, a town in Massachusetts changed their name to honor… — Howie Long Copy Share Image
I was lucky to make a lot of money in football, and broadcasting is succeeding beyond my wildest dreams, so I'm in… — Howie Long Copy Share Image
I won't have the sacks of a Mark Gastineau and I won't get all those pursuit tackles. Our responsibilities are different. He's… — Howie Long Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, everyone thought that Teri Hatcher was my wife. Matter of fact, I would be with my wife, holding my wife's hand… — Howie Long Copy Share Image
Everything I've done after football requires so much less focus, less work, less stress, it's kind of like a weight has been… — Howie Long Copy Share Image
The week of the Super Bowl takes on a carnival atmosphere. There are so many media commitments. There are so many NFL… — Howie Long Copy Share Image
I hate to admit it, but my family was on the back burner for a good part of my career. I was… — Howie Long Copy Share Image
Some teams hold a little more than others. It's an art, but it's not an art I appreciate. — Howie Long Copy Share Image
I looked at Randy White... I looked at Klecko. I looked at Gino Marchetti. I looked at a lot of players. Bob Lilly. There… — Howie Long Copy Share
As a broadcaster, I've always taken the approach that I want to be informed. I want to understand. It's easy to mail it in… — Howie Long Copy Share
There is no easy way to greatness in any venue. But if you work hard, good things will inevitably happen to you. — Howie Long Copy Share
My poor wife, we stopped on the way back to the suite after our wedding reception so I could pick up a jar of… — Howie Long Copy Share
Professional athletes, like it or not, have a responsibility to the kids of America. — Howie Long Copy Share
My grandmother is the type of person, I'd be down playing cards in the park, and she'd take the dog and walk down to… — Howie Long Copy Share
I have this dying desire to be on top. I'm paranoid about it. It's almost a sickness. — Howie Long Copy Share
For a while here in L.A., we had a problem with the wave. They didn't quite know when to wave. — Howie Long Copy Share
I like John Riggins. He's one of the guys I look up to. He doesn't try to change his act to suit his profession.… — Howie Long Copy Share
Lack of enthusiasm in the stands tends to be less inspirational on the field. It doesn't send the chills down your spine. It's not… — Howie Long Copy Share
I just play hard-hitting football, but at least I look the opponent in the face before I hit him. — Howie Long Copy Share
