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Earl Thomas did an AMA on reddit today. I know many of you don't visit reddit so I thought I would post his responses here just for those that are interested. I'll skip some of the boring ones. Here is a link if you would rather just read it there: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/2m02lm/hi_my_name_is_earl_thomas_im_part_of_the_seattle/
Q: Who is the funniest dude on the team?
Earl: Coach Carroll is the funniest guy on the team. The thing that makes him the funniest is that he may have multiple personalities that he actually believes. You can see it in his acting skills.
Q: Is Russell Wilson a robot?
Earl: No, he's a time traveler.
Q: Are you excited to match up with your college buddy Jamaal Charles next week? How do you game plan for speed like that? (Other than with your own speed).
Earl: Yes, I'm excited. We're like brothers, so it will be good in the off season to know that my preparation and strategy worked.
Q: What are the major differences between how Pete does things as a coach and other coaches you've had in the past?
Earl: Instead of a coach, I think Pete is more of a teacher. He allows everyone to have their own personalities, but gives us the indicators that we need to succeed in growth.
Q: What is your favorite memory from the Super Bowl victory?
Earl: The plane ride home. We was in the clouds, it felt like a movie, bro.
Q: Who on the team deserves more appreciation than they currently get?
Earl: Probably Brandon Mebane, he's been there so long and he does a lot of the dirty work that nobody sees. He's the nose guard, he clogs up the holes and makes it hard for the opposing running game. He's put in a position that you can't really see but his impact is irreplaceable... because he's in the trenches.
Q: You cut your hair and changed your jersey to read "Thomas III" during the same offseason. Was there a reason for this or was it just coincidence?
Earl: It was in the middle of the night, I still had my dreads, something told me to cut my dreads. I woke up in the middle of the night and cut my dreads.
The III I tried to get at the beginning of my rookie season, but they wouldn't allow it.
Q: What former Seahawks player before your time would you have most liked to play with?
Earl: Steve Largent. I almost cried when I got his award, he's a small dude like me and he made plays. Got to respect that.
Q: What is your favorite song to listen to before games?
Earl: I don't listen to music before games. I'll listen to an audio book. Maybe something like the Art of War. Even some old Mike Tyson stories to tap into my killer instinct.
Q: What is the funniest thing that's happened in the Seattle locker room since you've been on the team?
Earl: The dance offs between Sherm and some of our D linemen.
Q: Earl, what made you choose #29?
A: My freshman year at UT I wore #29, but I eventually changed to #12 but being drafted by Seattle, obviously I couldn't wear #12 for two reasons:
1. #12 belongs to our fan base
2. They don't allow defensive players to wear low numbers in the NFL
Q: What's your favorite pre-game meal?
Earl: I don't eat before a game. I have a big dinner the night before the game because I don't want to have anything in my stomach.
Q: What makes you happy?
Earl: What makes me happy and football are intertwined, because that's my passion. Football is what I love. That's what makes me stand out. That love allows my spirit to seem greater than 99 men.
Q: What is more satisfying, grabbing an INT, or laying a big hit to stop a drive?
Earl: I think what's satisfying to me and the most rewarding feeling is how the INT occurred. I'd rather it be a team effort where it was a tip, or a block that made the INT happen. I look at the bigger picture of how we're playing together. That's where our energy comes from.
Q: Have you ever thought about the day you'll get to raise the 12th Man Flag?
Earl: Great question. I haven't thought about it but I see it before every game and it's a very emotional experience. I put that along with seeing my name dropped in the rafters. Something like a goal.
Q: What was the first big purchase you made when you got into the NFL?
Earl: A range rover. White on white. Pure.
Q: Who is your favorite rapper?
Earl: Drake.
Q: What is the hardest hit you've ever given out?
Earl: I have given out a lot of hard hits, but the few I love the most are like hitting a homerun. You don't feel anything at all.
Q: Dear Earl: Which would you rather fight: one horse-sized duck, or 100 duck-sized horses?
Earl: One horse-sized duck.
Q: Who is the funniest dude on the team?
Earl: Coach Carroll is the funniest guy on the team. The thing that makes him the funniest is that he may have multiple personalities that he actually believes. You can see it in his acting skills.
Q: Is Russell Wilson a robot?
Earl: No, he's a time traveler.
Q: Are you excited to match up with your college buddy Jamaal Charles next week? How do you game plan for speed like that? (Other than with your own speed).
Earl: Yes, I'm excited. We're like brothers, so it will be good in the off season to know that my preparation and strategy worked.
Q: What are the major differences between how Pete does things as a coach and other coaches you've had in the past?
Earl: Instead of a coach, I think Pete is more of a teacher. He allows everyone to have their own personalities, but gives us the indicators that we need to succeed in growth.
Q: What is your favorite memory from the Super Bowl victory?
Earl: The plane ride home. We was in the clouds, it felt like a movie, bro.
Q: Who on the team deserves more appreciation than they currently get?
Earl: Probably Brandon Mebane, he's been there so long and he does a lot of the dirty work that nobody sees. He's the nose guard, he clogs up the holes and makes it hard for the opposing running game. He's put in a position that you can't really see but his impact is irreplaceable... because he's in the trenches.
Q: You cut your hair and changed your jersey to read "Thomas III" during the same offseason. Was there a reason for this or was it just coincidence?
Earl: It was in the middle of the night, I still had my dreads, something told me to cut my dreads. I woke up in the middle of the night and cut my dreads.
The III I tried to get at the beginning of my rookie season, but they wouldn't allow it.
Q: What former Seahawks player before your time would you have most liked to play with?
Earl: Steve Largent. I almost cried when I got his award, he's a small dude like me and he made plays. Got to respect that.
Q: What is your favorite song to listen to before games?
Earl: I don't listen to music before games. I'll listen to an audio book. Maybe something like the Art of War. Even some old Mike Tyson stories to tap into my killer instinct.
Q: What is the funniest thing that's happened in the Seattle locker room since you've been on the team?
Earl: The dance offs between Sherm and some of our D linemen.
Q: Earl, what made you choose #29?
A: My freshman year at UT I wore #29, but I eventually changed to #12 but being drafted by Seattle, obviously I couldn't wear #12 for two reasons:
1. #12 belongs to our fan base
2. They don't allow defensive players to wear low numbers in the NFL
Q: What's your favorite pre-game meal?
Earl: I don't eat before a game. I have a big dinner the night before the game because I don't want to have anything in my stomach.
Q: What makes you happy?
Earl: What makes me happy and football are intertwined, because that's my passion. Football is what I love. That's what makes me stand out. That love allows my spirit to seem greater than 99 men.
Q: What is more satisfying, grabbing an INT, or laying a big hit to stop a drive?
Earl: I think what's satisfying to me and the most rewarding feeling is how the INT occurred. I'd rather it be a team effort where it was a tip, or a block that made the INT happen. I look at the bigger picture of how we're playing together. That's where our energy comes from.
Q: Have you ever thought about the day you'll get to raise the 12th Man Flag?
Earl: Great question. I haven't thought about it but I see it before every game and it's a very emotional experience. I put that along with seeing my name dropped in the rafters. Something like a goal.
Q: What was the first big purchase you made when you got into the NFL?
Earl: A range rover. White on white. Pure.
Q: Who is your favorite rapper?
Earl: Drake.
Q: What is the hardest hit you've ever given out?
Earl: I have given out a lot of hard hits, but the few I love the most are like hitting a homerun. You don't feel anything at all.
Q: Dear Earl: Which would you rather fight: one horse-sized duck, or 100 duck-sized horses?
Earl: One horse-sized duck.
