Ricky Williams on Marijuana's Role in Him Quitting Football at the Height of His Career (Part 8)
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In this clip, Ricky Williams spoke about suffering a high ankle sprain during his first NFL game his rookie year with the Saints, and then getting a rocky start to meeting incoming coach Jim Haslett. After coming back from his injury, Ricky spoke about averaging 100 yards a game, and on his thousandth yard, he broke his ankle. Ricky recalls "bawlling" when the doctor gave him the news, and he stated that he realized he couldn't put all of his options into playing football. To hear more, including how traveling the world changed his mind, hit the above clip.
Ricky Williams opened up about going to the Dolphins in 2002 and having an incredible year, but not being upset about the trade because he realized before that football wasn't his whole life anymore. Ricky then explained that he felt like he loved traveling more than football, and in 2004 he retired from the NFL. He went on to detail how he made the decision and other factors that influenced him, which you can hear more about above.
Interviewed by Shawn Prez
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Ricky is a class act he chose his own path over what people thought he should be
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Yeah he chose to go broke lol
Yup an I love it
@@baltimorenigga2185 😂😂😂
"I called up the NFL and said thank you for the opportunity, you don't have to worry about drug testing me anymore, bye." 😂😂😂
Stylish...
And that was THAT
With the clap clap clap with the hands at the end 🧤
I was looking for this comment. 😂😂💀💀
What your coach Jon Gruden doing?.lol
Ricky, you changed my life.
I became an athlete because of you and I'll always remember you as a great role model for me when I was a kid.
I would wear your jersey and throw the ball to myself, dreaming about the future when I was a kid.
You're the man! I'm glad you've had a great life and continue to be a great role model.
Depression is real and money don’t mean 💩 if your not happy point proven right here
Depression is much worse when you're broke. That's a proven fact. Money doesn't solve all the answers, but it sure as hell help in a major way.
U must be broke
@@SRT_DRE true. I always remember Chappelle saying something like yeah money ain’t everything but just enough is the fuel for choices.
Like if I’m broke & hungry Id walk my shoes with holes in them and wear my jacket with broken zipper thru the snow, to the corner store for a microwave burrito?
or with money I can choose to drive my car with heat and music to the store and get some shrimp n veggies to cook stir fry on the stovetop.
Like surviving vs living
@@hassansmith6275 you must be materialistic
@@toomanycactus3138 yeah, these dudes don't understand that money is power. Own some businesses, employ your family and friends. Build communities. Etc. it's what's been keeping blacks down for centuries. Only black people say shit like "money isn't everything" . I've never heard a white man, an Asian man, a Jewish man, or Hispanic man say "money isn't everything and it doesn't solve your problems".
Shawn Prez you did a great job interviewing Ricky Williams💯
Word!
Facts I literally just said that
It was text book bra.. damn good job homeboy
Did better than vlad
I agree. He didn’t make the interview about himself. He wasn’t condescending, he seemed honestly interested in the story.
The Dolphins ran Ricky Williams into the ground. He needed some help. Ricky Williams was a beast!
35-48 times a game it was ridiculous....
@@gee2661 Chiefs done the same with Larry Johnson
I'm glad I caught this clip, I always wondered why he just gave it all up. Makes sense now that I hear him explain it. Props to Ricky for putting happiness over money and fame.
This dude is a WAY better interviewer than Vlad. He actually cares about the persons WHOLE story not just the bad things in their life.
Lol
damn. bruh. take it easy. lol
Let’s not get carried away now.
Agreed Glad Can be super condescending at times and not even realize it
He actually uses follows up questions 😂
When Ricky retired i was so mad as a fan, years later when he opened up about what was going on.. then i understood
im gonna say it again whoever this guy is interviewing Ricky should be doing all the interviews from now on
I was gonna say the same thing, he's pretty good at it.
We would lose Glad tho lol
Maybe 50 percent
Vlad is better
@@zacharyharris438 Good.
1,000 yards first 10 games 🤯 Ricky was a beast💯
Honestly if he could of stayed healthy and not retire the first time and get suspended his career rushing yards would probably be 13-15k. It’s still amazing he got 10k with all the stuff he went through.
I was trippin off them stats too. Bro said he was averaging 100 yards a game. AVERAGlNG 100 yards a game. Wild
@@greenteam5627 I believe his first year with the dolphins, he had ran for 1853 yards and 17 TDS while averaging 5.0 per carry. He’s one the best in my opinion, just misunderstood.
Clicked on this one asap! Ricky Williams was a beast.
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This man is really forgotten his was a hell of a good RB I always played with him on madden back n the day 😭 fr
Not forgotten at all Ricky was great and is loved cause he was honest with himself. Unlike Josh Gordon, who continued to try to circumvent the punishments
@@NobodyUR yea but I try not to knock a human we all have flows bro
NFL street 😂
@@NobodyUR I think the REAL issue is the law itself. Didn’t one of our forefathers say it best? "If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so."
Die hard saints fan, ricky was a beast. Playing for fun and making money doing what you love is different from playing strictly for money. I can see how playing in the NFL kills the fun
Ricki was such a legend back in 03 man, I was just a kid but I remember dude was so freaking gifted
Facts he was a beast
Facts he was always my go to in my madden draft lol or stayed using the dolphins
@@user-ou8ut7df8p mannnnn everybody played with the dolphins just for him !
yeah you still sound like just a kid with that comment
Ricky should have his own strain. It’s amazing the amount of people that have taken marijuana to where it is and get no credit. A lot of people had to be arrested, jailed, fired, blackballed before Mj became the cool thing accepted by everyone it is now
bro that is facts. Someone should make a strain dedicated to him. A very dank top shelf strain.
proper breeding takes years my dude. like virtually all celebrities, williams has nothing to do with weed culture other than being a fan of weed itself. the people who are actually responsible for positivity in our community have earned all the praise. you just dont hear about it because theyre not celebrities.
Ricky does have his own strain. It’s called “trainwreck” hahaha
@@sorrymane that’s not true. We have sped that process up immensely. But only a few get to ever see the top strains in the world trust me.
@@dcee1412 it is precisely true. i cultivate, dabble in breeding and have many friends in this community that have been breeding for 10+ years. i have no idea what youre even talking about when referring to “top strains” but if you mean highly sought after genetics, most are years old spanning as far back as the early 90s and arent nearly as rare as youre insinuating.
Great lesson, he's lived life for HIMSELF and no one else! Think with your heart.
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富人和具有狡猾特質的人捕食部落，氏族，城鎮，城市~sae和鄉村中的弱者，無力防守和貧窮成員。
然而，人類的生存意願迫使那些被拒絕，被剝奪或摧毀的基本需求的人們找到了一種生活方式，並繼續將其𝔻𝔸融入不斷發展的人類社會。
說到食物，不要以為那些被拒絕的人只吃垃圾。相反，他們學會了在被忽視的肉類和蔬菜中尋找營養。
他們學會了清潔，切塊，調味和慢燉慢燉的野菜和肉類，在食品市場上被忽略的部分家用蔬菜和肉類，並且學會了使用芳香的木煙（如山核桃，山核桃和豆科灌木）來調味食物煮的時候 1618804121
Ricky Williams was 15 years ahead of his time 💯
I agree
I was a freshman at UT when he was a junior. I remember people would be chanting, "stay, Ricky, stay!" And he did stay and played his Senior year. Go Longhorns! 🤘
That’s dope Laura... thank you for sharing that. ❤️
@@javanomari Thanks. You're welcome. I remember seeing him on campus and we walked past each other and he looked at me and smiled. That was nice. That was in 1997.
This is one of the reasons I enjoy UA-cam. The comments, and the stories. I don’t know much about Ricky, but he seems like a chill dude.
When the interviewer doesn’t look down and genuinely cares about hearing from the interviewee; it makes for a great interview!
Kudos Shawn prez. And kudos Ricky Williams for sharing your story
So basically Vlad uses the , “Black interviewer” formula, to bring in, Guests that subscribers would like to see, because it becomes more of an organic, natural conversation instead of an interrogation.
Yes sir !! I caught that with Lunell . I really caught it with Tyson , because Zab did an absolutely amazing job , and when VLAD found out that Zab soften him up a taste , he went back an started his wack ass interview .
So did you want vlad to interview him or the black guy? You seem unsatisfied
Nah Vlad just doesn’t know anything about sports, just gossip. VLAD is constantly reciting incorrect information and goes silent when the athletes mention details about their sport
or maybe Vlad is scared after the horrible Warren Sapp interview. god i remember him telling Sapp "So after you quit" and Warren said "After i what?" lol
This is awesome. When I was younger I thought he was crazy. As I am older now I fully understand and solute this man for moving on.
Good job interviewer. You ask good questions. Gave Williams time an space to answer the questions. Good damn job
this interviewer is good at his job.
Who smoking and watching this clip right now
Gang
not smoking but off a edible..
Stone Cold Sober at work right now
@@awingman469 you the real one here lol
he has a Zen like calm and self understanding he is really on a higher level
If u don't understand football, what the dolphins did to him was criminal. They used the hell out of him. Trash quarterback. He was there offense. Then they tried to take money that he already got. The Colts let Andrew Luck walk away with $20 million and never tried to get it back.
Lions took Calvin Johnson's money too.
What the dolphins did to him is still going on today 😭 except there are more Ricky's to replace the old Ricky.
Ricky was one of the first players I remember making the dreads hairstyle popular in the NFL.
Big ol facts
Lies
Lies
@@tracphonevirtualmagazine u to young to know boi.
I met Ricky back in his rookie year. Dude looked like a walking brick wall.
😂😂😂
His neck was massive! Lol
Ricky is a class act. Watched him play for the Argonauts in Toronto. One of my most favourite RB of all time.
I remember a game when he played the jets in 2003. He had 40 carries! I would have retired too
As an athlete, especially a running back, you must have a fall back plan. But the only reason he was able to travel was because he had millions already. Glad he found his calling though
You can travel on a budget, but millions of dollar$ really softens the blow
@John Matthews I get that. I guess o mean as often as he traveled. Without having a job. He traveled for months to explore and find himself. The average person can’t do the same
Dolphin's fans love Ricky and will always!
Ricky high rn 😂😂
You always have to listen to the universe no matter how scary what it’s telling you is! It’s leading you down you’re path and some are not inclined enough to understand it..
Ricky was like "Yeah I'll do the interview with Vlad...just not with Vlad."
It's just ridiculous that there's any testing for marijuana ANYWHERE
Not true bruh what I’d youre operating heavy machinery. I wouldn’t wanna be a around a dude drive a 5 ton piece of equipment at 20 mph while he off an edible
@@143951 had news for you, they be high anyway after that initial test 😂 can’t have bad nerves working heavy machinery
@@143951 Nightmare scenario right there. I drove off an edible once and I should have received a DUI. Depth perception and timing were significantly reduced.
so glad to see a ricky williams interview. one of the most interesting nfl players all time
Ricky Williams was a peaceful yogi who found his path through football as a means to a higher purpose.
He was a beast I use to always trade for him while building up my franchise in Madden
This a dope interview
Wow. I remember when he played at UT. First time I heard him interviewed was now. He is remarkably articulate and well spoken. Much respect and a great interview.
I know he says he doesn't care about money but the money made it easier to do all that stuff but im loving this interview these 2 click
It's far easier for American's to travel the world; I've personally witnessed them being ushered through passport control whilst everyone else has to wait.
@@robertdore9592 and on a budget at that
He talking about having a lot of money. He said he knows u need money but you don't need all the money
@@uptownscenery9175 i know thats i didn't diss him i was just saying it made it real easy to do something like that i actually respect him for not letting money kill his head
I really like this guy.....he's not only a class act, he's an authentic human being. I'm old enough to be his pops and I find him inspiring.
Good weed is a hell of a drug
Oh my
Weed is not a drug
@@denisporras2417 it isn’t until it is
Don't need millions to travel, just a will to do it. Traveling... experiencing culture, the incredible people on this planet, food, music, weather, meditation, etc... changes you. I can only imagine how free Ricky felt in Australia to be able to build meaningful relationships for who he was as a human being as opposed to a football machine here in the States. Good for Ricky.
You can’t travel anywhere near how Ricky did working a regular job
It's not for everybody. Traveling was powerful enough for Ricky to realize new paths in life. Don't wait for the perfect moment to set sail.
Nice interview.
This is the epitome of finding peace ✌
This guy seems like a great dude.
Kayne west and ricky Williams gives me the same vibe. Geniuses knows geniuses.
They tried to say this man was crazy smh
People don't really understand social anxiety. Especially don't understand it in black man. Trust me I know myself LOL.
He’s an example of a whole true Taurus-Gemini cusp as we’ve watched him before & as we watch him in this video. He’s someone who’s true to himself & mind & true to what he values in this world. 💯
At first I wasn’t feeling that Vlad wasn’t doing the interview but Shawn is doing a good ass job
He a real 1....we love you rickey
Im gonna say it his elbows ashy as hell.💪🏿
😂😂😂😂😂😂
🗣REWIND!!
It’s crazy how the media portrayed him as “crazy” back in that time smh...
You are right about it.
Exactly
He was crazy to give up a good career just for drugs
Yeah he is humble. But definitely off mentally. Definitely imbalance mentality
@@alphaisjesusomegaischrist3300 that CTE will get a player off more mentally than weed. Still got to worry about your health and well being
RUN RICKYYY RUN!!!!
Man....i feel like Ricky Williams could've been one of the Best running backs in league history.
Great Interview!!!!!!
I have a new tremendous amount of respect for this man. Thank you for sharing sure a motivational story.
"Hearing the coach scream aint my life time dream."✌😎- NOTORIOUS B.I.G
Always been a fan of Ricky the man and the athlete.
These young Rappers, needs to Hear his Struggles and how he Overcame them
Ricky Williams was a fucking Beast on the field...
The interviewer sounds like the adult version of Cleveland Brown's son lol
That’s gonna go over a lot of ppl head bc they thinking NFL but low key Best comment💯🔥👊🏽😂😂😂
Hell yea he do 🤣🤣
This is EXTREMELY accurate 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I can't believe you just said this man im pissed, I specifically logged into my shit to say the same exact thing 😂😂 on everything
I wish I could give more thumbs up lmao
You guys should check out his 30 for 30 doc.
Most people forget Ricky Williams was a hell of a baseball player. Good on him for recognizing that he needed to change. All the money in the world wouldn’t have bought his health...
A Legendary True Running Back 🔥
Love Ricky bro so many people let outside influences dictate there life takes a real man to look pass all that and keep it pushing 💯
Ricky Williams was one of the greatest tailbacks no matter what people say. In my eyes he was like Barry Sanders but just not quite as good
My favorite RB ever, on and off the field
Humble man. Brilliant mind
I watched him play, amazing... I watched the espn documentary and to see him now it's like two different ppl. He speaks with certainty and confidence a poise he just didn't have in the publics eye before. I follow him on instagram as well good to see he took his weaknesses and made them into strengths
Wow what an interesting interview.
Like a boss. Thanks for the opportunity. See ya!!
Seems like retiring from the NFL brought him internal peace and peace of mind
He went crazy in miami always looked up to him growing up
He seems likea man who is not easily fooled by Foolishness..
He’s very Centered Regardless of Circumstance!!
That shit IS NOT EASY to master!!!!
He’s a very small Percentage of human who can do that.. Fact!! 💯
RESPECT!! ✊🏽
Could’ve been the best dolphin player ever and one of the best running backs/players ever career just didn’t last that long but he was a beast
The guy interviewing RW sounds like Clevelands son 🤣🤣
FUCK ahahahah
I love ricky so much I still thinks he's the goat
He was tremendous player.
Always listen to the universe it won't never stear you wrong Ricky is down to earth bro
Move on up to big and better things🙏
Smart brother he was my idol back then
Respect Ricky Williams Brother ✊
A true legend on/off the field and agree with you 100%.
Once you travel and become Free, it becomes Priceless
Caracter and courage, leaving a very promising career to become a better person.✊
How many of us quietly think about doing just that. Uh?
I always liked this guy.
I'm not mad at you Ricky
But as a high school football player in Miami in 2004 you were my hero and you really let alotta people down
Everyone wanted to be you Ricky
Still love you tho
You made it fun to watch football again as a dolphins fan
8:28 “people don’t even see me they just see a football player “ let that sink in
@@nb7590 His interaction with the world was as a football player.Unless we all knew him personally how are we supposed to see him?
@@triplebeans4159 ahhhhhhh, u ask the question of what ur supposed to see, when football was his job. He was still a person... He always had more to see, but fans don't care about that yet think theu care about the "players". The fact that he can note that people didn't see him for him says a lot.
Football was a side gig for Ricky 🤣
Sport should NEVER be a an end in of itself; that's short sighted.
Some people anxiety aren’t manageable with any medications and only THC helps.
IM DO MY DAMN BEST TO SEE IF I CAN CONQUER MY ANXIETY LIKE NORMAL PEOPLE.
Seems like a very cool guy. Good for him.
Run Ricky run!!
This what we all was waiting for
Can’t do none but respect Em ✊🏿
Legend.
Good for him ✊💯
San Diego legend
We need more non flashy dudes being interviewed
Damn, I’m so early I can’t even scroll the comments
Lol same
Im late so i can
Ricky loves life❤️