Journal
On the Spot with...Tyrone Calico
9/26/05
Favorite childhood toy, age?
“It was a Lamborghini remote control car that was attached to a string. I got it when I was in the 5th grade.”
Best holiday memory?
“One Christmas I got everything on my wish list—especially the Ninja Turtle action figure. My favorite was Raphael.”
Best gift you’ve ever received?
“When I was away at college my mom sent me a box full of drawers, socks, and a gift card from Wal-Mart.”
Which player in the league do you most look forward to playing against?
“Probably Samari Rolle who used to be a teammate of mine.”
Favorite vacation spot… what do you do there? “Miami Sports Club—I just go there and relax.”
Plans after football?
“I will probably go back to my old high school and coach football and start a concrete company with my brother.”
Favorite article of clothing?
“Shoes, Nike Jordan’s.”
Favorite movie/actor?
“Coming to America, Samuel L. Jackson is my favorite actor.”
If you could meet any one person dead or alive, who would it be?
“Martin Luther King Jr.”
If you weren’t playing football, what would you be doing?
“Back in Memphis, living with my brother and working in construction or something.”
Personal goal?
“Stay healthy for the season… Off the field, I want to start my own concrete business.”
Nickname?
“Big catch” – my college teammates gave me that one.”
Player/teammate you most admire, why?
“Steve McNair because he is a great player who always plays through the pain.”
Three words to describe yourself…
“Funny, Energetic, Laid back”
Favorite dessert?
“Homemade Chocolate Chip cookies”
Artist most played on IPOD/CD player?
“T.I.”