Hannah and Tippett Interview

[1:34] ..." just didn't work home with one thing. People at every step from high school college to polo. Friendships that I've been to. Put together through. A professional football. And it's all I want to do I mean if I could. -- and see. You know to high school coach to my college coaches and teammates and friends people who it they would actually. I think because. Everything has been said."...

[13:43] ..." level from a tech technical standpoint. You know from high -- great high school coach. College has some great college coaches. And Patriots I had some some so -- Very fortunate to be around -- very."...

[14:15] ..." I got the right type educated in -- days that. Rumor coats high school -- told -- You can't learn anymore. It's probably did -- step -- from the -- and I've never had that movement"...

[20:29] ..." Absolutely. Bear Bryant and to me he was my -- Barney. High school football and I -- like he was -- well I didn't have a dead wrong. And so here's my. Person that that's"...

[22:32] ..." catch the announcement. That. -- inducted. No one could have been my high school coach to could've been Raymond berry. -- because my speech. We're going to in tow. Pieces about. Frankfurt and she ran very"...

[26:30] ..." Inducted in the hall. If you think give. The transition of the New England Patriots just because of the management practices and different owners. You know you've got to see Bob Kraft who -- involved at some"...

[34:29] ..." a lot shared his story movement that would -- you know before Super Bowl game -- and -- rooms when that Warner won loss. That he had shattered his finger. And you know when he. The"...

[37:36] ..." first start how dangerous was it considered. You know coaches that coast high school them brightest football players on Sundays play professional football kittens winner. You know professional football's starting and then you know you'd you'd"...

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[0:05]" I'm glad to be here with a teammate a man Andre Tippett. Grade now as the knowledge teammate -- with the Lakers it. A teammate on the all of finding -- Ohio. And and no one inducted in the Hall of Fame you know a lot of thoughts went through my head and you know. This who's got overwhelming and assume that the same things her going through your your right now."

[0:35]" While there first -- thank you. It. It has been special. Dating back to February when it -- word. For me and you we were together that that night. And seniornet jacket and knowing that it would be a matter of three or four months four ago mind. Really special. Always been special. Having you as a teammate. And -- the -- that you brought to the organization in the level of intensity that you played and -- me even. Now be considered and says. Special -- shoes really inspection. And I have been thinking about how awful lot of things. What immediately. When I did get the word I was you know in the Hall of Fame and I would be. Of Orange Fryman in August. I just didn't work home with one thing. People at every step from high school college to polo. Friendships that I've been to. Put together through. A professional football. And it's all I want to do I mean if I could. -- and see. You know to high school coach to my college coaches and teammates and friends people who it they would actually. I think because. Everything has been said. In the buy hills and all of the print that's going -- no -- all the fame and beat guys they sent down. All that everything's in there I mean. It was to give -- told me that I -- up talk about oh experience goes well. -- do -- look at videotape where I got in -- today the announcement. Very emotional. It's something that. I know Truman -- When that point in the National Football League and Albion part of -- In my opinion agrees. -- pro football. And to be part of that bad news. On who will -- ever. And when as far as us in arm feel -- and things gone through my mind it. Really is about seeing things because not a lot of us. -- on and all I want him to lose. Suppan and --"

[3:18]" When you go into the whole time ago. One of the biggest things. You know get your jacket is grade. Actually just being around. All the players that are in the -- And and you know I wasn't. Like you a thing -- big fan of professional football and you know there anybody. This special to use that that you may be kind of hero worship that you have the that you really looking forward and open enemy when you're there."

[3:53]" Yeah a and so one who's in the long -- round lead. The better opportunity to run to hear all of these guys you know I've seen. Dick butkus I went to his first. Linebacker invitational golf term back in 1988. And I really do tennis hall with him shared time with them. Had no respect. But his game how he played the intensity level. Guys and they check him I would run and two stadiums -- happen to be yet that Pittsburgh was plan because it as a radio stuff for those guys. My Jack Camelot I thought. He. Really played the game at a great level he was of great technician. And you know it's just things like that that are really haven't quote some personal conversation with a guy like him -- and and -- run into so many guys that was the last month so different Hall of Fame meant that I that. Funny thing about that is the only you know it is involved and so it really has been an exclusive. Group that I've been part of some of the events and I've been going to the golf outings -- who's -- outing. -- forty of us -- and I was just an obvious looking around and just now. Buick Kelly. Totally -- Bobby bill. -- bill clay he still play interviews. But I I I think. Just seeing everybody all the guys have come back will be special to me. But -- it would the probably. Have a conversation -- Dick butkus. Putrid. Jack has there been pretty cool pretty cool. You know with Iowa we -- likable. Mario college teammate brad -- and I used to because of the black and gold he was Jack camera I was -- Winston I'd be Robin Cold War. And we went every week into the game and we'd all before we we we went out you know we all referred to him about it name -- don't -- you know you know play that sweep. In -- way Derek played might be coming in you you know. We go back and forth like that way -- school kids that would just goes to show. The influence that the National Football League. And the players had on so many guys and a lot of guys who will mention talk about things that because. In a lot of ways to game that we played it is a -- game what. You know we've been able to make a very good living off of it and something that you enjoy I enjoy. But you know what. I had enough respect for the people. Who've come before me guys it now I'm -- and when their shoulders and you know trying to represent that we can play at a -- level of intensity. That. I'll be respected. And that's all I wanted to do I want it to be respected. And I want to play hard. One to."

[7:11]" If you injured your name goes to others. Kind of funny at the beginning your career you take some beatings especially in my office and elves would at the end of the crew when you can't you don't have the physical. At least that you and your. Are there any guys there that you kind of are actually and I really don't want to be imposing -- I though. -- story a thousand times you know oil as a rookie but you can't just wore me out one. You know when I got inducted in turn around about Pistons in this. You play against him exit here then books as well go Schenscher -- that if a player. Are there any guys like that in -- a you've got a thing and you know if you ever thought about that at all -- Those guys you. Well you know."

[8:08]" For me. And position and I equated. Tight ends and the tackle. So on the backs there's some tough backs that you kind of you -- begins in just. So put them more but probably who. People products then -- the media are. Probably Jackie Slater and Anthony Munoz because. You know you know -- news."

[8:41]" It. He -- A ferocious play teams. Headed. And he played. With them there and -- the overboard and he was and he. Do I always thought I was gonna be hurt at some point by it and you know I didn't have my a game -- because news views -- he was used that good. Jackie Slater and -- those guys look like you know what commitment you catch -- at the wrong moment you know he he might which contracts that are. So. When you knew you were going up against guys like that you Rudy really it intensified. Effort and soul. You know -- From Maria probably you know school opened and loved this you know thank you. Their. Competitiveness and and and we cared so. Who's. You know there. True we are probably. -- there's a lot of guys that are in the Hall of Fame play different positions. There really are made -- handful of guys -- really. Very top guy viewed you as a guard. -- Dwight Stephenson sooner. BN news as attack and then everybody else -- comes in. Which you know that. You know these guys the top that's the number one -- through the starters -- the start but. So -- you. You you liked it look forward to seeing those guys and and and really to say hello. Spew Pollard who."

[10:26]" We look at the different things and then you. It's going to be a whirlwind for me. Be honest we you're gonna get there can be so fast. On the goal and so many directions it you know we've. You're not really. Enjoy this year as much as you doing next year. I think this year the excitement. Thrill of it will be. It is overwhelming. But next year's when you get to go back and really get things thank you -- it is -- somehow after a different way to carve out. Because they're going to keep you busy you're you're the showcase. And so. You know you're going to do things well things you know Friday night. The jacket. Saturday afternoon the luncheon with it is all by. You know the Saturday night. -- with -- in the parade in. And what is 300000. People for about three -- Of all those things. The induction ceremony we get that -- your speech. What is it'd that you're look at probably afford to most of all those events which which four of these things or via a -- the whole week is going to be is there any particular being looking forward."

[11:47]" Two. Well obviously from medium really looking forward to the luncheon which I hear. Guys -- and exclusively just -- that and it paid -- but they all. Make shoes but he did it so obviously to me that says it that much means a great do so. All of you guys that are written in all the fame and then us as a rookie class. I was who want to get the message. Took us on now. We carry ourselves. How we -- to represent. What is really very close knit group. Strong bond men who come through. National Football League so I'm looking forward to bruised and sitting there and I'm I'm told that it's just from listening purposes for the rookie class and so -- We take that Darden and and just enjoy that moment that special moment. The jacket presentation. I think news is really really. -- special opportunity to another one of those opportunities it changes. You sit back in your injury and here I am you know him being introduced -- to publication. Wearing that jacket. Man it is something I'm really looking forward to in the enshrined obviously. The."

[13:17]" Today of the instrument. I'm I'm really looking forward to. Just really. Since thank you to. So many people that have."

[13:30]" Thought enough for me to lend a helping hand to. To teach me along the way too. Give me either the right values how to play the game mean -- you from the intensity level from a tech technical standpoint. You know from high -- great high school coach. College has some great college coaches. And Patriots I had some some so -- Very fortunate to be around -- very. You you were some -- some great guys. And then in great position coaches that. All along that line it would teaching and I was loose because the ground up. I got the right type educated in -- days that. Rumor coats high school -- told -- You can't learn anymore. It's probably did -- step -- from the -- and I've never had that movement could learn more. Human last year. -- felt -- rookie because I still challenge humans do better. Challenged myself. I'd like you've been doing this patchwork plan of attack it and play in the room plan to pass. 11. Pass coverage. So. For me the enshrined that aspect who will truly be about. Soon thank you thank you thank you. One that touch --"

[15:05]" this Saturday you know you're going back this that it I think one thing that you miss about it was effective. You know and as though it a lot to me who was. It's also my -- that you go to your part of our -- And it's like you say there is a special. Bonds that are curve hall by players. Mean there's you know and like any organization that certain cliques. This you know certain people. -- great. Dislike me today. Offensively and stick losses -- linemen linebackers to lie about actors who's going to play that way. I quote this that in -- and as to lose it. Solidifies in your you are part of our. You deserve to be there. And then. That you know you going to be accepted. You. You know it's not you know like when -- rookies you know it's almost like he came in. He almost had to prove he had me apart you were part of that came in the and finally made. Nobody has said he's our team. Close you have to go through training camp here you've ordered all the training camp with -- career but some Elvis. You're accepted. And everybody's knows you belong there's no question about that and the only regret a lot of guys that I have talked -- in the club. So is a shame it took so wall for you here. And and we know the you know there's there's a lot of things have to go right for guys get -- We just. Everybody agrees you know super long ago so remember that your body. -- security's a team."

[17:03]" One of the things that although old timers due to resume of told about this you know until they it's who's going to break them. In. I'm -- about given 21 odds right now that you're you're induction speech that you be together crass I think Hammel window."

[17:22]" John of people who obviously -- where you would do everything I can it is -- one. I don't want to be appeared too long. A room full Goosen. And primary game series on trying to one. Last week moments -- news team. And as my speech round ten minutes and -- you hear me clout. True we who's trying to. You put. -- And talk a lot of boat. To build up to this. All the people that have now been influential in my life and I retirement talk about it than them and I really focus on. The meaning of that. -- Spoke last week. Do you do an interview last week and coaches. Mention of the word of my but -- It's an excellent what does it mean to."

[18:37]" And all of sentences ago while with -- it -- he's -- leader who's going to be there. And you know nobody clear of bigger role. And he did in the development. It because he caught me at a moment where you know I didn't play on applicable to its a cut. Freshman year -- school. And then. To finally make it myself more years and play a few games of javy deployed its ups and varsity team and and we. Go to state championship game and we win and also I hoped. I him."

[19:18]" Tasted the nectar of championship. And man I just want to get back again to what time and it's not too much she knew that we get back again -- state championship but through that process to discipline. The technical aspect of you know. Leadership. Guys that weren't there before me who kinda. Mid -- showed us how was supposed to terrier so those guys went on the goal. And going to college and then gave us the thinking that no one they went that week and we we come from there. You know was great. You know scholarships and we do -- had wanted to -- for. College education -- and Leo was going to be who soul. You take all that over and an accountant motivation of play. And so no for an Gucci. He. He was I mean I lived on his every word. So elected. Absolutely. Bear Bryant and to me he was my -- Barney. High school football and I -- like he was -- well I didn't have a dead wrong. And so here's my. Person that that's mil figure. You know he's shown some love. And concern for me."

[20:56]" I'm so appreciative. Pretended. He -- wave me. In. You're --"

[21:09]" On the induction shows. I don't know if that what the rules are now but I know. The abductor. Again -- induction all playing obviously introduction speech. Head to be involved in football. In the NFL and you know because my dad had a you know you're in the NFL. I was able to have my dad. You know. It got me involved plan. You know it has passed away and but I know it was one of the biggest thrills in my life. Cause you know -- you know how much I was on my dad actually. And you know it's a great memory to have. That that guy and a new issue so influential in your life. Had did you go about and what does it mean to have mister Kraft induction into the Hall of Fame and or is what's that all about."

[22:05]" Well you know and -- did a lot of guys I mean there a lot of people. Probably compete room when it's in a lot of people but I had. So few choices. It was so easy for me after I. Thought about it hashed over -- I kind of headed in my head even after I catch the announcement. That. -- inducted. No one could have been my high school coach to could've been Raymond berry. -- because my speech. We're going to in tow. Pieces about. Frankfurt and she ran very so. -- That in them all no blows. You know I've I've been real fortunate to be part is -- position now worked when the six. Point seven years. And."

[23:08]" Robert the right way. The name jumps out at me and the idea of having him as -- prisoner who won. The things that he's brought to this organization that you and I do you know regardless of all the other things have happened here we. -- replaceable. Patriots are. You know that's on the team that you and I know for me that's all I know. I've seen him when he was here. And I've been. With it while it was here and."

[23:45]" Someone like Kim put himself on the line to invest the money to Agassi. Ticket holder Fed to invest the money in the organization. And to basically go about. Sitting out a plan of what he's -- you know we're going to compete. You know we going to bring championships. To doing. And just watching all part of that and be part of the celebration. And it was so easy commute. Decision I want Robert Kraft to be my prisoner and he shared now and three world championships. He's got some future hall of famers on some of these teams that are going to be you know after that are there out of the game that. Will be. And consideration. I'm sure for the Hall of Fame at some point -- And a so he's experience a lot of the things. That pro football has to offer at a very high high level. No experience. Presenting any one and two all and all successes he's had here Foxboro. And and and and and and play in professional football. He's never had experience and I think this is one of those opportunities it -- I myself. And love and at that time I was thinking I'd love to give him that opportunity to present. Me on played -- United known -- for quite some time we've shared a lot of personally. And and and and and other. Relationships over the years and I think he's been real excited for this and this is going to be. An exciting time. And because what he's done for the New England area from the Patriots. Humanize former players the -- he's given us again to. Walk well enough just -- out effect that we played Norman pitched well period time so. No brainer."

[25:57]" Where you're very talks about Brady then the next hole from lectures. You know when your talkin' and you think about it there's a few guys that are. And nobody thinks of this you know -- communities involved jury picturing him in the -- and certain individuals that are owners or management. That basically were whole thing to football calls they created again. It wouldn't surprise me at all think it was Brian Hughes is some point you know I'll be sitting back there and vaccine Bob. Inducted in the hall. If you think give. The transition of the New England Patriots just because of the management practices and different owners. You know you've got to see Bob Kraft who -- involved at some point. Two. It's."

[26:48]" End if you foods and -- one winners one issues. We seeded. News he has. He has. Gonzo. Is unprecedented. And we useful players. Pictures with the drug users so as a contributor and owner. Enters."

[27:21]" You know people talk about you know players are very mean you know -- coaches grade you need those guys there. You know players -- there the guys on the field ones has got to get it and you know for an owner to make commitment to keeping guys together and create. Then the opportunity to win. Yeah that is whole and that's when you hear the other thing. I think of an aspect of the whole plan moment. I think we talk about a little bit is. You know it's almost the finality -- it to. You know in your career. You you can say okay out played my game and you made approvals and there's always hope he'll be involved. In this Hoosier induction is is theirs solves. Okay after this weekend there's an idea of my football career and you know accomplishing all the goals that I wanted to accomplish this is. You know finale."

[28:32]" Far removed. And accused of confirmation. Warren -- there."

[28:42]" You don't nobody comes into leagues and okay. Feel all. And its not we know it's not the way it is. But as all of this has been taken place the last two. Marks. And ask him much so. What do you do now are injured. And but now I realize this is the highest. Honor. It anymore and that is played professional football at a high level. This is the highest honor she gave. After this you don't do and so. I you -- You know I've always worn my -- in my in my in my years in the league as a badge of courage but. With this new new. Award. I'm truly going to going to wear this thing. As mine my dad's honor. And is nowhere else I can go away knows that. You know we've. We've recent problems can be hidden okay you'll ever I don't hum I will I will last. For over my kids. -- kids. Their kids. Might grandchildren. And you know on and on and on family members. How long this is going to go on I know that -- probably used built to last -- I don't mean -- use a thousand years some way they're put. It I'm. I'm so. I don't know. If you're saying this the this. Yes you yes I -- disease. Labeled as -- came to my house duties. It's so. Cute Campbell who -- word chips -- mis. Look -- from side and its. Some would cross street there's room where is. It just could not stoop to him about two days. It is it is -- analyst and you know I just want people this year that at that moment. The gold -- The -- Hopefully. It's."

[31:24]" And the minute clip you know -- well though is you know. The buses one thing of this and I think the jackets and you know personal thing. The ring is a good thing. But. You know all of a sudden every you know -- counselor who uses them all by and they push that little but now. It's going to show highlight real. Real. Quandary -- and for all of eternity -- people don't go there there would be it was put to. See you play here. And that's quite an honor."

[32:03]" That is truly John Leonard really is it did. Doesn't get better than this and pitch relieved. What it's all about you know you can't. Promise there -- going to have this opportune. Put him Jews from me great whenever. I gave them an opportunity issue with the young players currently in that will ask me what to take too. Stay in mostly. My mind's been you try to find some mighty that you considered. The top draw in this league and you try to emulate. How they play. If -- capable of if you will to. Two to push yourself would go low once it was. You know there's a price to pay in this league. And you and I both know if it doesn't come cheap. And if you want. Any hint of greatness. Or. No level of of of certain type of play. You've got to be committed. To be very Paris feed your work out your regiment. How you practice. How you prepared offseason. And how mean. Challenge yourself and challenging teammate and challenging. That's on the same side with -- so there's so many things and those of the one of two things that I can share with the young guys that come into this will be -- that would be it that. You know you try to find something that. -- person who's played or or or someone that's I love and you try to attain that would be surprised."