Mark Schlereth

I'm not a huge college football fan. The reason I'm not is because there's not a playoff.

— Mark Schlereth

During the playoffs, some players have more second-guessing and outright doubt to deal with than others.

— Mark Schlereth

But size isn't everything - effort and intensity is, especially in the fourth quarter.

— Mark Schlereth

I was a needy person. I think most pro athletes are. We're all used to a lot of attention.

— Mark Schlereth

For anyone who wants to tell me time of possession doesn't matter, you're a moron. It matters.

— Mark Schlereth

Sometimes it feels like I spend half my time in planes or airports.

— Mark Schlereth

There's no more skilled position in football than the offensive line.

— Mark Schlereth

The one thing you have an advantage of as an offensive player is the snap count.

— Mark Schlereth

When a team starts to win, the confidence filters down through the roster. Everyone gets pumped up about the success. Everyone works…

— Mark Schlereth

I'm most at peace in my home when there's chaos, and that means that my kids had their friends over a lot…

— Mark Schlereth

My favorite players in January aren't those living the charmed playoff life, but the guys who can get up when they're knocked…

— Mark Schlereth

Everybody is blessed with different talents. You have to recognize those talents and treat those people right so they can come through…

— Mark Schlereth

One reason I've had success is that I try to think of everyone around me as more important than myself - teammates,…

— Mark Schlereth

I know coffee tastes even better with a little something to munch on between sips. But make that an apple or some…

— Mark Schlereth

I'm not the biggest fan of New Year's resolutions, but I'm a huge backer for real life change - that's why January…

— Mark Schlereth

If you can get to a gym before you have to get to work, chances are you're going to succeed in your…

— Mark Schlereth

That's something to be proud of - to have people say that you're the kind of guy who doesn't know how to…

— Mark Schlereth

It's no secret that in the NFL playoffs, the pressure's on. The guys who can rise above that pressure and play mistake-free…

— Mark Schlereth

My parents lovingly passed down the lessons of their lives so that my sister, Jana, and I may also teach our children…

— Mark Schlereth

Anybody can play football if they're healthy - that's easy. But at the professional level, injuries are part of the game. Aches…

— Mark Schlereth

For me, I spend an hour sitting down, sending off e-mails and text messages to everyone in my contacts list - guys…

— Mark Schlereth

Just about every Super Bowl team takes the first 3 days after the conference championship to get their players' ducks in a…

— Mark Schlereth

In my career, I was on teams that started 11-0 and 13-0 before losing. I can tell you right now that our…

— Mark Schlereth

Guys are missing rewards and opportunities right now because they're feeling that pressure not to fail. And they're not learning about themselves…

— Mark Schlereth

To win a championship, you need an unselfish mindset.

— Mark Schlereth

Baseball is an everyday sport if you want to stay sharp.

— Mark Schlereth

Even when I'm on the road, I know where I'm going to work out and which exercises I'll be doing.

— Mark Schlereth

When you're streaking to the top yourself, it's important to remember who helped you get there untouched.

— Mark Schlereth

In my playing days, I had to gorge myself - painfully - just to maintain my playing weight.

— Mark Schlereth

Part of fitness is eliminating as much stress as you can.

— Mark Schlereth

I pride myself on having been a productive player in the NFL for 12 seasons.

— Mark Schlereth

I'm a pretentious coffee snob, and I love Starbucks. Gotta have my skim latte.

— Mark Schlereth

I played on three Super Bowl winners as an NFL player. In two of them, my team was a favorite to win.

— Mark Schlereth

NFL players are pros, and they're proud of the work they do.

— Mark Schlereth

Since I finished my football career, I've had the opportunity to do a lot of public speaking engagements.

— Mark Schlereth

My biggest strength is knowing my weaknesses. And my biggest weakness used to be time off.

— Mark Schlereth

I know I have a gigantic sweet tooth. I love candy, I love ice cream, I love anything sweet.

— Mark Schlereth

The NFL is not a national pastime. It's a national addiction.

— Mark Schlereth

I want all players to get paid and Jamal Adams definitely should get paid.

— Mark Schlereth

And dreams are not granted or given - they come with a price. No matter what your goal, you're bound to face…

— Mark Schlereth