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Terrell Suggs
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of MC Unplugged. And today we are talking to my goat. You all know I'm a patriot, but you're going to learn a little secret. Today we're talking about from gridiron to greatness. This guy is a walking highlight reel. He is one of the most dominated defensive forces the game has ever seen. He's a Super bowl champion, a defensive nightmare, defensive player of the year. I could give him all the accolades in the world, but what I want you to know is he's a true leader on and off the field. Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for my goat, Mr. Terrell Suggs. Terrell. How you doing today, brother?
Terrell Suggs
What's up, man? What's happening? Thanks for having me, man.
Unknown Host
I am glad that you are here. There's so much I want to talk to you about, man. And I'll make Unplugged. I like to talk to people about their because right that thing that's deeper than your why that true passion that you have. And I know from time to time it changes. So if I were to say today T sizzle, what's your because, man, like what's that purpose that you have?
Terrell Suggs
My children. My children. I think now, you know, I want to be, you know, even better dad than I was a football player. You know what I mean? It's the most important job you'll ever get. So I would think, I would think, I know like my cuz or my why is my children, man, it's their turn and I get to have front row Seats.
Unknown Host
So, yeah, I love that, man. And a lot of people don't understand the sacrifices that professional athletes make when it does come to parenthood. Right? Like when I say sacrifices, it's, you're burning the candle on both ends because you've got to be the teammate first and foremost. Then you got to do your assignment on Sunday, right? But then, you know, as tough as you are, you still got to be dad at one o' clock in the morning every once in a while or when baby is sick, right? Like, people don't understand that. Talk to them a little bit about that, man. Just the, I don't want to say the pressures, because there's no pressure in parenthood, but just you got a big, big time job.
Terrell Suggs
Right? Right.
Unknown Host
And then you come home and it's an even bigger job.
Terrell Suggs
Exactly. And like, you know, people forget to understand that, you know, that we human and we wear multiple hats, you know what I'm saying? We not just, you know, professional athletes or football or basketball players or what have you, you know what I'm saying? Like, we fathers first, you know what I mean? And they kind of get the back end. They get what's left, especially when you playing, you know what I mean? Because your job and everything comes first, your career. And then like, they're just kind of like, all right, dad, now you got to. If you could make it to my recital or my game or something, you know what I mean? All that stuff is hard when you plan, but when you're not playing, it's like it's the best feeling in the world. Like, you get to go to everything, you get to attend everything, and you kind of get to be present. Whereas, you know, everybody when you're playing. Everybody, yeah, you're at your kid's game, but they're more happy that you're there. You're. You know what I'm saying? So it's like now they get to be the focal point. It's like, nah, this is their game. If you want they autograph, get theirs, you know what I'm saying? It's like I'm just Dad now, you know what I mean? So I love that it's their turn now. It's like they're on stage and they kind of get to be the reason, you know what I mean? Like, everybody's there. Not everybody there to see dad. Everybody there to see you. You know what I'm saying?
Unknown Host
Yes, sir. Yes, sir. So growing up, man, you grew up in Minnesota, right? Right. So growing up in Minnesota, when did you know that you were gonna be tee sizzle. When did you feel that?
Terrell Suggs
I didn't. Like, we talk about it every day. And it's like, you know, in Minnesota, what people don't know is very competitive, you know what I mean? Like, out of 10 kids, 12 of them got D1 abilities, you know what I'm saying? Like, I remember, like my Pop Warner team, like my eighth grade team, we went that whole year, we gave up, I want to say, one touchdown out of like 12 games. Like, we were that dominant on both sides of the ball. Like, we kicked the ball off at the beginning of the game, we kicked the ball off at halftime because our offense was just going to light things up. And people don't know this, but my quarterback was Joe Maurer. You know what I'm saying? Joe Mauer, he.
Unknown Host
Baseball?
Terrell Suggs
Yeah. You know, he went to Creedon, Durham hall, was an All American, you know, had a scholarship, the Florida State, but went and played. Went and played baseball. But he was a quarterback on an inner city team. He's the only white kid. He was the only white kid. And all of us would tell you he was the best player, you know what I mean? Like, Joe Bauer had it, like we were 10 and he was 8. He was still better than all the rest of us and all of us inner city kids, you know what I'm saying? Joe Howard just had it from jump. So he was on our 8th grade team that was like going up in Minnesota. It's highly competitive. So, like, when I was able to kind of like branch out and I moved to Arizona, like, I already had kind of like that edge, that competitive edge, and that really helped me, I want to say that propelled me, you know what I'm saying?
Unknown Host
Yeah, yeah, that's what's up. So segueing to Arizona, right? You go to Arizona State. This is pre nil, so I ain't gonna get you in trouble, but why Arizona State, man?
Terrell Suggs
To be totally honest with you, it was Florida State. I was going to Florida State because they were winning national champions, then they were on TV every week, and that was huge. So, you know, as a family, we thought like, Florida State was the best place for me, but my dad was like, all right, you know, I'll be able to catch a game when I can, you know. You know, we poor in the inner city. And I was like, well, that's a deal breaker for me. Like, I gotta have my dad in my games, you know what I'm saying? And like, especially like my whole senior year he hadn't missed One. And that's when we had our magical year. One player of the year was Gatorade Player of the year. And, you know, the thought of me going to college and my family not being the stands to see it. Like, they could only see me when I was on TV or playing on the West Coast. I was like, nah, that's not an option. We might as well go right on. 15 minutes down the street, y' all can make every game. So that's why Arizona State, but also like Arizona, the U of A, they were the first ever school to like recruit me, send me a letter. And, you know, I also, you know, because football don't have the Olympics, I love their colors. Like they were the red, white and blue. So kind of like, oh, you can wear the red, white and blue and play football. You know what I mean? So it was Florida State, and then U of A was like a strong second. Like, if I'm not going to go to Florida State, I'll go to U of A because they were the first one. You know, I'm a loyal dude. And, you know, and then like, the media kind of hurt. Like they kind of. It kind of got out that I might head to somewhere other than asu. And then they just went full fledged. Like the media started recruiting me. So I was like, yeah, yeah, we might as well just go to asu.
Unknown Host
I. I like it, man. So, you know, I remember staying up late because I'm from the East Coast, I'm from South Carolina, right? And I went to college in North Carolina. Tar Heel always represented my Tar Hill. But I remember staying up, man. Cause you know, for us, you guys are playing at 7:30, 8 o' clock your time, it's like 10:30, 11. And when you're on TV, you know, it gets delayed a little bit. But I always wanted to see you, man, because the tenacity you had, you were all over the field, man. Like, I showed my kids a highlight tape of your. It wasn't even a published highlight table. This was back when you could record tv, right? Like DVR or whatever. It was like watching you chase down running backs from the total opposite side of the field. Like it was the norm for you because people wasn't coming to you, right? You were always having to chase, like, where did that grit, where did that fire come from, bro?
Terrell Suggs
Well, I know which play you're talking about. It's ucla, the Sean Foster place. And yeah, like when I was in high school, you know, my senior year with DeShawn Foster's freshman year, and he tore it up. He like to. He tore up college football, you know what I'm saying? And, like, I was like, all right. I was, like, excited to play him. But, you know, you're nervous. You going up against, like, you know, that was like, that's how I felt the first time I played against Ricky Williams in the league. Like, that's Ricky Williams. But I'm gonna get to him, you know what I'm saying? They say ball until your idols become your rival. So it was desean Foster, and it was just like, I'm gonna get him. And if I was like, trying to, like, get my play and it was the only time, like, I could really, like, tackle him was he ran the other way and he, like, broke and I tried to catch him in the rose. It was dope. It was a dope setting. But he still scored. But it was just kind of like, oh, look at this kid. You know what I mean? It was kind of like people started to become aware of me. But I would definitely say, like, my coaches, man, like, they brought, they brung the dog out. You know what I mean? Ted Monacino. Like, once I got him as a coach, like, my world changed. I changed as a player, you know what I'm saying?
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What was that change like? Like, give me a, give me the.
Terrell Suggs
Before after a, a a coach that kind of be like, look, you know what I'm saying? You don't just got to make the plays that come to you. You can make every play, you know what I'm saying? Like, we need you to like, lead this team. And you know, he had that, that confidence in me, you know what I'm saying? Like, that's what coaches do. They, they bring the best out of you. They're on you. And like, even when I didn't do nothing wrong, like, he would like, yell at me kind of like to get me, like to let all the other guys know, like, all right, I'll get on his ass too. You know what I'm saying? I just kind of took it, shut my mouth and went to work and we end up having magical seasons, man.
Unknown Host
Absolutely. And so then you parlay that you earn a draft pick, right? I tell people all the time, like, players earn getting drafted, right? Like there's. There's so many people that are draft eligible. People don't realize, right? So even fourth, fifth round draft picks, they earn to be drafted. You earn to be drafted by the Ravens. I don't know if a lot of people realize, man, like, you didn't start every game your rookie year, but doggone it, you had 12 plus of those things though, brother.
Terrell Suggs
I didn't start my rookie year because that kind of show you the personnel we had at the Ravens. When I got there, like, you know, I said before, I was like, this was the first time like I wasn't top dog. And not only was I top dog, I wasn't not top dog. We had a whole bunch of other dogs there that could do what I do, you know what I'm saying? So it was just kind of like a pack of lions and like you, the young cub, like, it was cute what you did down there in college, but this big boy lead, this ain't that. That little rascal stuff you, you used to. You know what I mean? They let me know early, like, that was college, little bro. Like, this is a whole nother game up here. But I had great vets, man. I had great vets, you know, Adelis Thomas, I Mention him all the time. Adele Thomas, Bar Scott, Peter Bolware, Anthony Weaver. And of course, I had the two top dogs, Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. So, you know, you got a personnel like that, like it's only natural you could be successful. You know, I ain't gonna never forget Kelly Gregg either. He was like the smallest guy on our team, but he was also like the strongest and the toughest. So we just had dogs everywhere, man.
Unknown Host
Yeah, man. And you were, you were the dog. And I, again, you've always been my favorite NFL player, right? And so seeing the maturity of you, from your rookie year, again, 12 and a half sacks, to then you're starting your next year and now you're getting schemed. And I don't think people realize that either, right? Like, it's like, okay, Suggs is over here now we're gonna double Team Em, chip them, but you're still productive, right? Talk to people about that. Cause again, I don't think people understand the nuance. Like, they see the high numbers, but they don't realize those high numbers mean you're getting attention too.
Terrell Suggs
Yeah, like, what people don't understand is that like, you know, offensive coordinators are smart. They know what you could do, you know what I'm saying? They know which each player can do and they're gonna find a way to scheme up the defense, you know, I mean, it wasn't just me. Like I said, they was like, all right, we can slide this way. You know, send the, we'll double him with the tackle and tight end and we'll send the guard and the full back up to Ray and we'll slide this with like, they got schemes, you know what I'm saying? So it's just like, you just gotta be productive. And, you know, your, your, you know, coordinators kind of gotta counter that. Kind of gotta get you lose, get you free, you know what I'm saying? But also your personnel, your teammates gotta get you free too. Like, they can't. We had it. So you gotta have to pick your poison. You double one of us, the rest of us is gonna eat. So that's how it end up happening. Like, everybody know we've had like consecutive years where we the best defensive, you know, we just didn't have a championship offense is why we end up either getting bounced out of the playoffs or didn't make it, you know what I'm saying? But you know, we eventually got that thing done. So.
Unknown Host
Yeah, so let's talk about that, man. Like, not only two time super bowl, right? But Then you're also player of the year. You're the leader of men at that point, right? So talk to me about your leadership maturity. Like, when did you realize, all right, I gotta be a little bit different in the locker room. I gotta be a little more vocal on the field because you had Ray, you had Ed on the back end, and then like, you're that presence up front, man. So, like, how did, how did Sizzle manage that? All right, I'm a leader now.
Terrell Suggs
I want to say it was after the 2006 season. We. We lost in the playoffs at home to, you know, Peyton Manning, them. And that's not a good feeling because we felt like we were top dog that year. You know what I'm saying? We felt like that was our year in 06. Like it was the most games we had ever won as a franchise up until, you know, Lamar got there. But we had one. We had went 13 and three. Like, I had never won that many games before in my life. And it was just like. And I think we had like nine. Nine Pro Bowlers. I think six of us were on defense or something like that. Our whole linebacking court went to the Pro Bowl. Myself, Ray Bart and Adelis Thomas all were elected to the Pro bowl that year. So we had Trevor Price. He like led all defensive tackles in sacks. He had 13. Like, it was just a great year. It was a really good year. And like, we got bounced out and it was just kind of like, all right, we kind of all expected Ray and Ed to kind of just lead us, you know what I'm saying? I was like, all right, I got to join that group. We all need help so we all can get it done together. So I would say probably after 2006 and I became more of a leader in 2008, when harvest got there, it was then we had that real big three headed monster. So, you know, Ray and Ed. So.
Unknown Host
Yeah, yeah, yeah, no, that's awesome, dude. That's awesome. So I'm gonna say this so you don't have to. I wholeheartedly believe if the Ravens during your heyday had somewhat of an explosive offense, you would be the career leader in sacks. Because I say that. Yeah, like, like, literally a lot of your sacks, man. Like, teams didn't have to. They were never pressured to throw the ball one, they couldn't throw the ball on you guys. But, like, there were never shootout games and what people don't realize stats on sacks, like, it's a lot of shootouts, right? Like, I wholeheartedly believe you'd had over 200 sacks. If y' all had a potent.
Terrell Suggs
Or we could have. We could have landed somewhere around there. Like, I, you know, I don't want to gas myself up and be like, oh, I'd have let you know.
Unknown Host
I'd have been, I'll do it for you. I'll do it for you.
Terrell Suggs
Don't worry.
Unknown Host
I got you.
Terrell Suggs
But, you know, a lot of those early years, like, we did not have an offense. Like, like, people know, like, there's not no secret we did not have an offense. And like, when you're in shootout games, and especially not shootout games. Excuse me, you and, like, dog fighting games and you playing Pittsburgh, they and you. You know what I'm saying? They got three tight ends and they running powers and plunges. It ain't like the game is now, you know. You know, high flying and passing and all of that.
Unknown Host
No, you had Eddie George to prep for.
Terrell Suggs
Like, the Titans ain't throwing the ball. Taylor, Corey Dillon, you know what I mean? You know what I'm saying? Jerome Bettis, like, we had big backs then, you know what I'm saying? Brandon Jacobs, you know what I'm saying? Stephen Jackson, like, this is when, like, backs were backs. Every week you're facing either a big back or a good, elusive one. You know what I mean? You know, shifty, loose. You know, a shifty one. And like, now it's kind of like the running back is kind of like an afterthought, you know what I mean? They don't really value running backs no more, but I think Saquon Barkley just changed that so.
Unknown Host
Hoping so. Hoping so, man. Is there any sack aside from my guy, Tom Brady? Any sack you remember? Like, any sack that stands out or a few sacks that stand out.
Terrell Suggs
One sack stand out. It was opening day, of course, against the Steelers. They had just knocked us out. They had just knocked us out of the playoffs the year before, and we were beating them on their home field. We was up like 21.7 or something in the third, and then they end up coming back and beating us. But I was just. I was just like. We were turned up. We just got knocked out by him. We, you know, felt disappointed. And that opening day, 2011, like, I just. I was on one that day, so it was one I just come through like, hello, D. I like, rap under Lodi. He told me to do it. Like, I wasn't supposed to. He was like, sizzle come under me. Like, we just had that kind of chemistry, that connection.
Unknown Host
Yeah.
Terrell Suggs
And I was like, all right. And I just did it and it just happened. Like, boom, big hit, ball out. We recover, we go down, score like the next play or two plays or something like that. And it kind of like set the tone for our season. That opener and that sack, you know what I mean? So it was a. That one is my most memorable.
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So one of the things I love paralleling is leadership in sports. And again, I'll say it all day, every day. My favorite player in the world was T sizzle. But I also appreciated, like I said earlier, your leadership. And so talk to the audience about leadership and teamwork, right? Because one of the things that I always say, a great leader knows their team better than their team knows themselves. Meaning you knew Halodi probably better than Halodi knew himself, right? Like you knew, you know, his instincts, you probably knew the buttons to push. How important was that for you being a leader but knowing your teammate and.
Terrell Suggs
Their strengths, it was extremely Important, especially because I kind of, like, fell into the role, you know what I'm saying? I didn't, like, appoint myself as a leader or nothing like that. I think it was kind of like the respect from my other teammate that I had in the locker room that we can kind of go to SIS to kind of lead us, you know what I'm saying? But also, I can never not discredit, like, our kind of legacy. Like, I was a good leader because I had a good leader, you know, in Ray and Ed, you know what I'm saying? Like, when, you know, you have guys that's always professional, that's showing you how to do it right, you know what I mean? And, like, not only that, like, they love the Ravens organization, they love our team, you know what I'm saying? Like, if Ray, you know, didn't get older, you know what I'm saying? He'd probably still be playing, you know what I mean, in the Ravens uniform, you know what I'm saying? Right? Like, I kind of had. I was under his tutelage, you know what I'm saying? Like, I was under him. I sat next to him for, like, 10 years in the back of the room, just picking his brain. Like, I didn't get, like, you're not gonna get a better football mind, you know what I'm saying? So I kind of say all of that just rubbed right off to his little brother, you know what I mean? Like, after being, you know, being under, you know, him being my mentor for all those years, and then me just kind of having a relationship with other guys in the locker room and us having fun and, like, that. That is how, you know, I fell into the role. And, like, I was just one of those guys that also loved the Ravens organization, you know what I'm saying? So it was like, a lot was riding on, like, these games. Like, dog, we love these games, and we only got limited time together, so let's get this shit done, you know what I'm saying? Excuse me, but no, you good. You know what I mean? And that was just kind of the mindset, you know what I mean? Ravens nation.
Unknown Host
Yeah. Yeah. I think another thing that I think you embody and you talked about it with your kids, again, doing the parallel to leadership is great. Leaders are always present, right? Like, you can't lead by talking. You can't lead by checking in. And I don't care if you're talking leadership in football, leadership in your household. I think presence is key. And I would say that for you, like, seeing the Things been able to accomplish on and off the field. You're always present, man. Like you're always in the moment.
Terrell Suggs
Yeah. You know, you got to be, you know what I mean? You got to be, like you said, I let them kids know there's nothing more important than what you're doing now, you know what I'm saying? So, and also like, you know, a leader would never ask someone to do that he wouldn't do himself, you know what I'm saying? So you always kind of got to lead by your actions first, you know? You know what I mean? It's always being on time. Like, not like I tell my son, like, if you supposed to be somewhere at 8, then you need to be there by like 7:50, 7:55. You don't want to be walking in at 8, you know what I mean? You want to have some respect for your time. You don't want to always be rushing, you know what I'm saying? And always lead by example, you know what I'm saying? So I mean, lead with your actions. Always be a professional. Always be a man of your word, you know what I mean? And that's what I was pretty much trying to be.
Unknown Host
But I love that, man. I love that. If you could give people like one tip. So let's say, you know, someone's either struggling with leadership or someone's trying to find that purpose within, like, what's one tip you'd give them?
Terrell Suggs
Always self check. Always start with yourself, you know what I'm saying? Because it's always something you could do, you know? I mean, you can't complain about a sum. You can't ask for sympathy for a burden that you chose to bear, you know what I'm saying? So it's always, you know, self check, always start with you first before you go anywhere else. It's like, all right, what can I do? Like what, what can I do to change this? What did I do to cause this? Like, it's always self check, check, self self check yourself first. And then like you can come up, you know, with the right move. Like I tell, you know, my kids, my cousins, everybody all the time is like, you know, you gotta play chess, you gotta think moves ahead, you know what I mean? It's like always, there's always a move to be made, you know what I'm saying? Just take your time and make it, you know what I mean? Think about it and make the chess move.
Unknown Host
Nah, I love that, brother. I love that. So how do you want the legacy of you to be defined Right.
Terrell Suggs
I don't know.
Unknown Host
I got my version, but I wanna hear what you got.
Terrell Suggs
My version is, I want them to, you know, everything that I achieved, achieved for the right reason. It wasn't for, you know, selfish glorification. It was for the betterment of the team. I wanted us like, I wanted us all kind of like get the glory, you know what I'm saying? And I just wanted them to know that I gave it all through and through, you know what I'm saying? Like, I played every snap like it was the super bowl, game winning play, you know what I'm saying? Like, I wanted it and I always wanted it, not for myself, but for my teammates, my team and my city.
Unknown Host
That's it, man. Like, I would have said something very similar. I would have just said, if he was with you, you got everything.
Terrell Suggs
I like that.
Unknown Host
Like, if Suds lined up beside you, you were getting it all. If he was in the huddle, no questions asked, you getting everything.
Terrell Suggs
I'mma use that. I'm gonna give you your credit. I'm gonna cite my source, but you.
Unknown Host
Can have it, brother.
Terrell Suggs
You can have it. I'm with you. You got anything you need. I like that. Yes, sir.
Unknown Host
Yes, sir. All right, I'm gonna do a rapid top five.
Terrell Suggs
Okay.
Unknown Host
Ready?
Terrell Suggs
Yep.
Unknown Host
All right. Who's a better dancer, you or Ray Lewis?
Terrell Suggs
Me. He got his squirrel, he got the Ray Lewis dance, but everything else is sizzle.
Unknown Host
Okay?
Terrell Suggs
Yeah.
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Unknown Host
Tougher opponent. Brady or Manning?
Terrell Suggs
Brady.
Unknown Host
All day, right?
Terrell Suggs
Brady. Don't make no mistakes. Yeah. And he'll make you pay for yours.
Unknown Host
There it is. If you could sack one quarterback one more time, your last, your final sack, who would it be?
Terrell Suggs
Ben Roethlisberger. Really? It's only right. Yeah. Ben Roethlisberger. Okay. Yeah.
Unknown Host
Makes sense. Makes sense. Who's the best trash talker you ever.
Terrell Suggs
Face that I ever faced? Yeah, man. We didn't have some good ones. Now, I would say. I would say Steve Smith, but, you know, he ended up becoming a Raven, you know what I'm saying? But Steve Smith is pretty good. Steve Smith and Pac Man Jones and Pac Man. Okay. Those are two great ones. Yeah.
Unknown Host
Small guys, too.
Terrell Suggs
Yeah.
Unknown Host
That's when you know you in for a fight, when the small guys talk.
Terrell Suggs
Yeah, man. You ready? Both of them are dogs.
Unknown Host
Yes, sir. All right, last one. When the movie, the biopic of T. Sizzle comes out. Who's playing Sizzle?
Terrell Suggs
Michael B. Jordan.
Unknown Host
Easy, no hesitation.
Terrell Suggs
Easy like I want them to erase every picture I got and put him. You know what I'm saying, like, yeah, this is what scissors look like. You know what I mean? All women love Michael B. Jordan. Michael B. Jordan, easy. So if it wasn't him, you know, if it didn't come out, like in the next couple years. So the Rock would be out. The Rock is out. So who is that? Who's the new guy they want him to be? He played MC Ren in Straight Up.
Unknown Host
I know you're talking about.
Terrell Suggs
I think eldest Trevante Rhodes wanted him. Yeah.
Unknown Host
Okay, cool. Well, what's Sizzle up to now, man? Like, what do you want the people to know? What you up to now?
Terrell Suggs
Just being dad, man. I'm just being dad. That's pretty much it. I go to what they call it. What we had was aau. They call it like EYBL now. They got different, you know, I mean, it's basically I'm at one of them tournaments every week. You know, my daughter just had like a dream tryout in Atlanta. So I think we find out today if she made it or not, but if she don't, I love that she had the experience, you know what I'm saying? My daughter's 6, 2 going into her senior year, so trying to get this scholarship and yeah, man, I'm just enjoying being dad. Like, like I said earlier, it's the best job in the world and I love it because I'm the parent that kind of wants to embarrass the kids like when you pick them up from school playing old hip hop. I'm out there dancing or something. So I. I definitely love my new job, my new full time job. So.
Unknown Host
Yeah, I love it, brother. I love it, man. Well, I am, I am proud of you for who you are. I'm proud of you for the things that you do and everything you've accomplished. And like I said, bro, just. Just keep shining that light because people like me need it every day from you.
Terrell Suggs
Thank you, brother. I appreciate that, man. I appreciate the love.
Unknown Host
Absolutely. Where can people find and follow you?
Terrell Suggs
Hey, man, you know, on Instagram, that's pretty much the only one. Oh, I got Instagram and you know, X I guess they call it, it's just untouchable J55.
Unknown Host
There it is.
Terrell Suggs
Untouchable J N. Touchable J On both Twitter and Instagram.
Unknown Host
You got it. I'll make sure I put that in the show notes for everybody. Sizzle, man. I appreciate you more than you know. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to hang with us.
Terrell Suggs
Thanks for having me, man.
Unknown Host
You got it. For all the viewers and listeners. Remember your because is your superpower. Go unleash it.
Mick
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Podcast Summary: Mick Unplugged – Terrell Suggs Reflects on Legacy, Teamwork, and Raising the Next Generation
Podcast Information:
Mick Hunt introduces Terrell Suggs as one of the most dominant defensive forces in football history. Highlighting his accolades—Super Bowl champion, Defensive Player of the Year, and his reputation as a true leader both on and off the field—Mick sets the stage for a profound conversation.
Notable Quote:
"He's a true leader on and off the field." (01:11) – Mick Hunt
Terrell Suggs opens up about his deepest motivation: his children. He emphasizes the significance of being a present and better father compared to his professional career.
Notable Quotes:
"My children. I think now, you know, I want to be, you know, even better dad than I was a football player." (02:09) – Terrell Suggs
"It's the most important job you'll ever get." (02:09) – Terrell Suggs
Suggs discusses the challenges and sacrifices professional athletes make in balancing their demanding careers with their roles as parents. He highlights the often-overlooked responsibilities of fatherhood amidst the rigorous schedules of professional sports.
Notable Quote:
"We wear multiple hats... we not just professional athletes... We fathers first." (02:32) – Terrell Suggs
Terrell reflects on his competitive upbringing in Minnesota, where he and his team dominated local football scenes. He shares anecdotes about his early experiences playing against notable athletes like Joe Mauer, which fueled his competitive spirit.
Notable Quote:
"Out of 10 kids, 12 of them got D1 abilities... we were that dominant on both sides of the ball." (04:42) – Terrell Suggs
Suggs explains his decision to attend Arizona State over Florida State, primarily to ensure his father could attend his games. He also touches upon the media's role in his recruitment and his loyalty to Arizona State.
Notable Quote:
"The media started recruiting me. So I was like, yeah, yeah, we might as well just go to ASU." (07:50) – Terrell Suggs
Terrell delves into his time with the Baltimore Ravens, highlighting the influence of coach Ted Monacino and playing alongside legends like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. He discusses the team dynamics, the competitive environment, and how mentorship shaped his leadership qualities.
Notable Quotes:
"Once I got him as a coach, like, my world changed." (10:20) – Terrell Suggs
"We had a pack of lions and like you, the young cub." (13:07) – Terrell Suggs
Suggs recounts specific memorable moments from his career, including his impactful sack on Sean Foster during an opening game against the Steelers, which set the tone for a successful season.
Notable Quote:
"That opener and that sack, you know what I mean? So it was a. That one is my most memorable." (20:58) – Terrell Suggs
In discussing leadership, Suggs emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and leading by example. He shares his approach to understanding and leveraging his teammates' strengths, fostering a cohesive and effective team environment.
Notable Quotes:
"Always self check. Always start with yourself." (27:01) – Terrell Suggs
"A leader would never ask someone to do that he wouldn't do himself." (25:58) – Terrell Suggs
Suggs reflects on his legacy, expressing a desire for his achievements to be recognized as contributions to his team and community rather than for personal glory. He emphasizes his role as a father and his commitment to his children's future.
Notable Quote:
"I played every snap like it was the super bowl, game winning play... for my teammates, my team and my city." (28:05) – Terrell Suggs
The episode concludes with a light-hearted rapid-fire segment where Terrell shares his preferences and personal anecdotes, revealing his personality beyond the football field.
Notable Quote:
"Michael B. Jordan. Easy." (30:39) – Terrell Suggs
Terrell shares his current focus on fatherhood, attending his children's activities, and guiding them through their own aspirations. Mick Hunt expresses his admiration and encourages listeners to embrace their purpose.
Notable Quote:
"Always lead by your actions first... lead with your actions." (25:58) – Terrell Suggs
Key Takeaways:
Closing Thoughts: This episode of "Mick Unplugged" offers a deep dive into Terrell Suggs' life, exploring his journey from a competitive youth in Minnesota to a respected NFL leader and devoted father. Through candid discussions and personal anecdotes, Suggs provides valuable insights into leadership, legacy, and the pursuit of purpose beyond professional achievements.
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