It hurts because I can't go ...

It hurts because I can't go out there and play football, but it hurts more because I have to be a father and explain what happened to my daughter.
 Ray Rice

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The game of football really is more cerebral than most people think. To be successful, it takes more than just strength and speed; it takes versatility, intelligence, and ability to think quickly and calmly, to adapt to every situation.
 Ray Rice