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About This Quiz
There's no doubt that there are some significant differences in the personality traits between each position on the field. We're going to examine your relationship to the game, both on and off the field, and we're going to ask you about how you interacted with your teammates and the opposing team.Â
For example, if you're someone who marches to the beat of your own drummer and the kind of person who parties until the wee hours of the morning, we're leaning in the direction that you were a kicker. Should you also happen to mention that you're a highly superstitious person who is used to being a bit of an outsider on your team, our confidence would with this choice would definitely grow.
Then again, perhaps you're the kind of player who is vicious and intimidating on the field, but a charismatic and friendly personality off of it. If you love to deliver a solid hit and can motivate others to elevate their efforts to the next level, you sure sound like you're a linebacker to us.
Are you ready for some football?
How strong were your motivational skills when it came to motivating your teammates?
That wasn't a gift of mine.
I definitely gave my teammates an earful when they needed it.
I was the ultimate motivator.
I was always very positive and encouraging of my teammates.
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How agile are you?
I'm coordinated, but I wouldn't call myself agile.
I can turn on a dime.
I think I surprise people with just how agile I actually am.
I'm definitely not agile.
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We're you ever academically ineligible to play football?
I sat out more than one semester for my grades.
I had one semester where I had to sit out for academic reasons.
No, that never happened to me.
I got pretty close one time, but I never had to sit out.
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Have you ever gotten into a fight with a teammate on the sidelines?
No, but I've really wanted to before.
Yeah, we really got into it, but we're super close friends now.
I've been in plenty of yelling and shouting matches, but that's about it.
That's not my style. I'm more of the peacekeeper.
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How late do you usually stay out on the weekends?
I'm usually in bed before midnight.
I'll usually stay out a little past midnight.
I'm closing the place down at 2 a.m.
It's not uncommon for me to see the sun rise before I go to bed.
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How popular were you on the team?
I was very popular, but plenty of my teammates were jealous of me too.
I was very close with the defensive players.
I was basically a loner.
I think that most people looked up to me.
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How much "SportsCenter" do you watch?
It's my favorite thing to watch.
I watch it most days.
I tune in on occasion.
I never watch that show.
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How big is your ego?
I have a huge ego.
I'd rather show you how amazing I am on the field than talk about it.
I'm working on moving beyond my ego.
I try to keep my ego in check and focus on the big picture.
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If you were to coach football, which role would you be best at?
I'd be a great head coach.
I'd be a good defensive coordinator.
I'd be best as an offensive coordinator.
I'd be a great special teams coach.
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Were you more likely to give or receive a vicious hit?
I tended to avoid getting hit.
I brought the pain, son.
I did my best to avoid them, but I did get leveled a few times.
I got nailed going over the middle plenty of times, but it didn't bother me.
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Are you more of a team player or an individual athlete?
I only care about my team.
To be honest, the individual numbers are all that matter to me.
I am a team player, but it's not like I don't try to have amazing individual stats too.
I'm definitely more of a lone wolf, but I do care about the team too.
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How comfortable would you be doing an interview?
I'd be fine with it, but I don't think they'd be that interested in talking to me.
I'd bring some very intense energy, because I'm not really great at interviews.
It wouldn't be my favorite part of the job, but I'd do it very professionally.
I was born to be in front of the cameras. Bring it on!
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How familiar is the feeling of sitting by yourself on the bench?
I don't think I've ever had that experience, or it doesn't stand out to me.
That is an all-too-familiar feeling for me.
I might have done that before, but it was only because I wanted to get away from those fools.
It only happened once. I was showboating and got a flag.
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Were you ever suspended from the team for your behavior?
Yes, that happened multiple times.
It happened once, but I learned from my mistakes.
I got close, but I never got suspended.
No, I never did anything that would have led to that possibility.
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Do you still stay in touch with your former teammates?
Nope, I don't talk to any of them.
There are a couple close friends that I still talk to all the time.
I try to stay in touch with the whole gang, mostly through social media.
I have a handful of people that I still talk to fairly regularly.
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How fast are you?
I'm not the fastest player on the field, but I'll be bringing some punishment when I get there.
No one can keep up with me.
I'm as slow as molasses in January.
It depends on who's chasing me.
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How much video did you watch of your opponents before each game?
I watched a ton of video.
I didn't watch any.
I definitely spent more time than most in the video room.
I just focused on one player on their team. Once I had a sense of their tendencies, I was good to go.
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How long would the highlight reel of your career be?
It could go on for hours. I was a human highlight reel.
You could put together a pretty amazing five-minute hype video of my hits.
You could fit it all into a minute or less.
I definitely had a few impressive moments. It would be up to others to decide if they were highlight reel material or not.
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How much trouble have you been in with the law?
Let's put it this way: The local police know me very well.
It's not that common, but I do have the police involved in my life from time to time.
There was that one time, but it was a long time ago.
I've never had any problems with law enforcement.
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How intimidating was your presence on the field?
I think everyone was afraid of me.
I think my athletic ability made the other team nervous, for sure.
I don't think I was all that intimidating. I was just doing my job.
I was the least intimidating player on the field.
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Which play best fits your football career?
A diving catch in the end zone
A devastating hit that changed the course of the game
A game-winning field goal
A deep pass for a touchdown
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How strong is your throwing arm?
I have a very weak arm.
My accuracy isn't that great, but I have a decent arm.
I have strong arms, but not particularly for throwing a ball.
I have a cannon for an arm.
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Were you the captain of the team?
Yes, I was.
I was the defensive captain.
I should have been.
No, I wasn't.
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How hard did you work in practice?
I outworked everyone around me.
Practice? We're talking about practice, right?
I definitely put in more hours of practice and preparation than anyone else on my team.
I tended to goof around a lot during practice.
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What part of the day are you at your best?
Early in the morning
Late at night
Around midday
Late afternoon
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How well do you handle high-pressure situations?
I sometimes handle them well, sometimes not so much.
I live for those moments.
I'm always working on improving at that.
I'm amazing in all situations.
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How tall are you?
I'm definitely taller than the average person.
I'm shorter than average.
I'm right around the average height.
I'm a very tall person. I tower over most people.
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