Quotes about Farmer getting a scholarship

After walk-on Farmer got a scholarship, JJ said:
"He's very deserving." (HA)


About receiving an emotional boost when Rudy spoke to the team, Farmer said:
"That Rudy guy came here last week, and he said a lot of things about attitude. I've had the attitude. Why change? For me, the only thing that mattered was playing here. If you're doing it just for the scholarship, you're not on the team for the right reasons.

I've got more important things to take care of, like winning a championship and helping us become the best team we can. If you're playing for the scholarship, for yourself, that's an individual goal. It's a waste of a scholarship. There are plenty of kids out there who are team-oriented. That's the difference between a champion and what's not. It's the attitude." (HA)


About how Farmer will play at RB and is a member of ALL 6 of their special teams, JJ said:
"He's our best blocking back. He does a heck of a job. And he never complains. He just works hard." (HA)

HA Note: "Jones said he had planned to award the scholarship in January, but learned that one was available."


About how he fights for his position on a team, Farmer said:
"When I was in high school, I was an offensive lineman. I wanted to play fullback. My coach laughed at me. I moved, and was the fourth-string fullback. I worked my way to No. 1 fullback one summer on my varsity team. We ended up winning a championship. My whole career I've been fighting. I think if I were on top, I wouldn't know how to perform. I wouldn't have that drive, that want-to. When they put a guy in front of me, rather than being discouraged, it encourages me. I kind of like challenges." (HA)


About the 2 training-table meals each day and the stipend he'll be getting, Farmer said:
"Now I can pay for my school books." (HA)

"It's a happy day." (HSB)


About how he was close to getting a scholarship for a long time, Farmer said:
"(Coaches) told me I was close the last two years. I never got discouraged. I love all these kids." (HSB)