Biofile with Jay Richardson

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Status: Oakland Raiders defensive end.

Ht: 6-6 Wt: 270

DOB: January 27, 1984 In: Washington, DC

College: Ohio State University.

First Football Memory: “Being terrible at it in seventh grade and not playing again until high school.”

Football Inspirations: “My mother inspired me to play. She had to get me doing something to keep me out of trouble.”

Nicknames: Big Jay, J-Rock, J Rich, Pumpkin.

Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Love video games, love to draw, basketball.”

Last Book Read: “X-Men comic book.”

Favorite Movies: “Anything Denzel is in. Matrix trilogy. Lord of the Rings trilogy. Law-Abiding Citizen.”

Favorite TV Shows: “Martin, Family Guy, Law & Order SVU, Trueblood.”

Musical Tastes: “Anything Jay-Z, Robin Thicke, Wayne, Biggie, Marilyn Manson.”

First Job: “Working in a bank – as a janitor.”

First Car: “1997 dodge caravan (green).”

Current Cars: “2009 Dodge Challenger (black). ‘07 Range Rover.”

Pre-Game Feeling: “I just try to relax and let my intensity build slowly. I listen to some music and go over my notes again.”

Favorite Meal: “Anything my stepdad cooks – he’s a chef. But I love a great steak and sweet potato cassarole.”

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: “Strawberry cheesecake.”

Childhood Dream(s): “I used to want to be President.”

First Position: “I played defensive tackle, because I was chubby.”

Greatest Sports Moment: “Being a part of the 2002 National Champingship team.”

Most Painful Moment: “Breaking a bone in my foot and having to keep playing on it for the rest of that day.”

Favorite Uniforms: “Atlana Falcons’ all black uniforms are gangsta.”

Closest NFL Friends: “Trevor Scott with the Raiders, Ike Ekejiuba – Raiders, Troy Smith – Ravens, Khalif Barnes – Raiders.”

Funniest Players Encountered: “Derrick Burgess – Patriots.”

Toughest Competitors Encountered: “Joe Thomas – Cleveland Browns, Jason Peters – Eagles.”

Embarrassing Football Memory: “Got knocked on my butt by a quarterback on a reverse – I won’t go into details [smiles].”

Funny Football Memory: “Watching Tommy Kelly’s pants come down in the Denver game this past year.”

Favorite Sport Outside Football: “Basketball for sure.”

Favorite Athletes To Watch: “Michael Jordan, Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, Reggie White, Shaq O’Neal.”

People Qualities Most Admired: “Loyalty, honesty, integrity.”

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