08 : NFL Pro Interview : Jesse Holley

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Strauss : So, Jesse, why do you make it important to connect to the fans?

Holley : Because without fans, Holleywood would not even exist. No Fans, No Football, No “Let it Fly”.

Strauss : Who was your childhood star?

Holley : My Grandma – She is my star now also.

Strauss : If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be?

Holley : Mike Jackson, because I listen to him before every game and I just marvel at how great he was at his craft!

Strauss : What is your favorite artist to listen to before a game?

Holley : Mike Jackson……..lol

Strauss : What is your favorite movie of all time?

Holley : Coming To America.

Strauss : What is your favorite TV-Show?

Holley : SportCenter or Martin

Strauss : What is your favorite video game?

Holley : Believe it or not, I dont play Video Games AT ALL.

Strauss : What is the one thing you can’t leave your house without?

Holley : My Cell Phone.

Strauss : What was your favorite NFL team growing up?

Holley : I never had a favorite NFL Team growing up.

Strauss : How long have you played football?

Holley : I’ve been playing since thirteen years old.

Strauss : Did you play any other sports in high school?

Holley : Sure did. I played basketball and it was my favorite.

Strauss : What is your favorite experience of playing a sport other than football?

Holley : In basketball, definitely winning the NCAA Championship at UNC.

Strauss : At what age, did you realize that you were going to play football in college and in the NFL?

Holley : I was a sophomore in high school when my coach told me I should to go to college and play football.

Strauss : If you weren’t playing in the NFL (or after retirement), what would you want to do?

Holley : I would love to work for ESPN or be a sport analyst for the NFL or a College sport.

Strauss : When did you see your first live NFL game? Who played? Who won?

Holley : I never saw a NFL game live as a kid growing up. The 1st game I saw live was my rookie year when I was with the Bengals in 2007.

Strauss : What impact did your high school coach have on your college and professional career?

Holley : He allowed me to grow as a leader.

Strauss : What is your favorite memory from UNC?

Holley : That’s easy and does not need a long story. Winning The National Championship

Strauss : What impact did your college coach have on your career?

Holley : He showed me that just because you’re talented. You still have to work harder then everybody else.

Strauss : Why did you choose to wear the #16 in the NFL?

Holley : Nope, I didn’t choose it. That is the number the boss (Jerry Jones) gave me after winning the show [Fourth and Long].

Strauss : What was it like to win Michael Irvin’s Fourth and Long?

Holley : It was an opportunity of a lifetime, and it gave me a 2nd chance at living my dream out!

Strauss : What is an experience you have had that changed your life?

Holley : Having Football taken away from me and realizing that being in this league [NFL] is a privilege and an honor. It is not something to be taken lightly.

Strauss : For someone aspiring to play football in the NFL, what’s the best advice for them?

Holley : Faith and hard work overcomes all odds.

Strauss : Thank you for your time.

Holley : Thank you!