Excerpts from prior interviews on new HOF inductee Jerome Bettis:
Hines Ward:
I would have to say it was Jerome Bettis. He was like a big brother to me. He taught me how to deal with the fame that came along with winning and as I started to emerge as a starter and team leader. He taught me how to handle all the money that came with that fame too. I am very grateful to Jerome for all his insight. We had a great ride together which is why I took him to Disney World when I was SB MVP
Jeff Reed:
I will tell you that Josh Miller, Tommy Maddox, Mike Schneck, Joey Porter, Clark Haggans, Hines Ward, and Jerome Bettis were my closest buddies…every single one of them made me feel like I could do no wrong…obviously I had a lot to prove, but they put me at ease with their funny stories about kickers, confident personalities, and the “games” we played throughout practice…it was new to me and of course I was anxious and nervous, but those men are special and always will be!
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