Press Conference:
Junior Seau
interviewed by Michael E Lawrence
24/10/2009
 
Junior Seau – the crazed all-star linebacker who’s just unretired to rejoin the Pats – is a scary guy.
 
He’s erudite, polite, and well-schooled in media sessions like today’s, but a quick tip – don’t try to put words in his mouth. He’ll fix his eyes on you and let you know, unequivocally, that Junior Seau’s not going to be making any statements Junior Seau doesn’t want to make. And you will need a change of underwear shortly afterwards.
 
Mean as Seau is, he’s also philosophical – a person that talks about ‘life’ in general terms – as well as huge admirer of his head coach:
 

 
Diner: What is it about Belichick that makes him different to other coaches?
 
Junior: Belichick is a leader, and there’s one way with him, and it’s his way. So if there’s any grey area, and you need an answer about something, you just ask him. That’s all we ask for in life – just give us an answer, give us some direction, and we’ll go.
 

 
Diner: And what’s inspired you to come back for this season – is about winning a championship?
 
Junior: There’s a lot to say about championships but right now it’s about helping this team win. In order for you to get anywhere in life you gotta take care of the little details, so for us to jump into championship quotes… it’s too early. Right now it’s to help this team win, and if we can win consistently we could well position ourselves to do great things.
 
Diner: What do you do to prepare, to keep turning back the clock as a 40-year old linebacker in the NFL?
 
Junior: I just try to be the player that I’ve always been – that means being consistent with my workouts mentally, physically and emotionally.