George Wilson Buffalo Bills – Safety
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What has been the toughest part about switching from offense to defense? -It was all tough really. I was used to running routes forward and knowing where I was going to go. I had to switch to back-peddling and try to figure out where the offense was trying to attack us. I had to work hard to see where I fit in and to make sure that I didn’t leave anyone hanging. It was like learning a whole new language. I had to learn how to plant and break. You also have to try to anticipate and react.
What is your career highlight so far? -My first career start on Monday Night Football back in 2007. It was against the Dallas Cowboys. The third play of the game I got an interception against Tony Romo and ran it back for a touchdown. That was my biggest moment.
What is on your ipod? -I am the music man for my team. I have everything on my ipod. When guys get a new ipod, they bring it to me so that I can upload it with thousands of songs. My library has about 30,000 songs in it. Right now the one in my ipod that I like the most is Drake. He is from Toronto, Canada. He is in the same label as Lil Wayne.
What do you like to read? -I love to read my Bible. I also love non-fiction books. I like reading other people’s memories and biographies. I like self-help books to gain other people’s perspectives on their successes and the adversity that they have had to overcome in their lives. I try to apply these lessons to my life whenever I can.
What was your favorite sports team growing up? -My favorite team growing up was the Dallas Cowboys. That made my interception that much more special. I grew up a big Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin fan. My family members were also Cowboys fans, so this was kind of a family tradition.
Who or what inspired you to be a football player? -My big brother inspired me to be a football player. I grew up watching him play. I went to practice with him and I ran around with him. He played in the SEC and I wanted to play there as well. I wanted to be like my big brother.
If you weren’t a football player, what would you be? -I have a Business Management degree from the University of Arkansas. I would probably have my own business. I also love working with youth. I have my own foundation that helps young people. I really believe in helping the next generation.
What was your favorite subject in school? -My favorite subject was Math (outside of PE – since everyone loves PE). Math is alright until they start adding all those letters in it, don’t you think so Matthew?
What does your typical day look like? -When we have one practice a day, I wake up and have meetings from 9:30 – 11:00. We then lift weights for an hour. We have lunch and a break. Then we have practice. We then have meetings and finish up at about 9:30 at night. We literally work 12-13 hour days around here. |