WILL GRIER

My dad did a great job passing on what he learned from his career.

I, 100 percent, feel like an old man, but I love it. I watch the news; I'm up early.

I wake up every day with great appreciation for life and appreciation to play this game.

It's God's plan, and I'm really excited to be a part of this new opportunity with West Virginia.

I feel in complete control in every situation.

Obviously, I want to spend every minute with my daughter that I can.

It was important to be with a coaching staff that didn't just believe in my football ability.

Especially in today's age, when you're in the huddle with guys from all different backgrounds and all different ages, you have to be able to lead, get everybody on the same page, and do what it takes to win.

There have been so many stories out there about me, so many untruths. I've always believed you can only control what you can control. I can control my attitude, my effort, my commitment to West Virginia. I can't control lies.

I thought I was doing very well at Florida. Then I get suspended. Then my head coach tells me to transfer.

I'm just a southern boy who likes to go mudding in my Jeep, quail hunting, and skeet shooting.

I think there's a lot of talent in the Big 12. I think there's a lot of good football teams. It's tough to play in the Big 12.

I'm going to work hard and be coachable. I think that's important. Fit into the system. Do whatever it takes to help the Panthers win.

I've been through some adversity where I didn't have football. Having it back gives you an appreciation for every snap you can take. I'm just blessed to have that opportunity.

At the end of the day, the NFL teams should fall in love with me based on who I am as a person, what I can offer them, and what this game means to me.

I'm a planner, an organizer. I write things down because you can visually check them off and see progress. Writing things down is a lost art. I've got sticky notes all over my apartment.

I've dealt with a lot of adversity and came out a stronger person.

Having a kid is hard to explain, but when you talk to another parent, you have mutual understanding of what that does to you as a person.

I'm very confident in my abilities. But also my knowledge of football.

We keep the house really clean. Organized and neat is better for me.

I'm around the stadium all the time watching film, just trying to learn as much as I can.

Instead of letting things break you, look at failures as opportunities to get better. Become unbreakable.

It's hard for anyone or any situation to rattle me, as a quarterback and a person.

I'm not trying to prove anything. I'm just here with the Panthers, trying to help them win.

I acted like a pro when it came to football... Then you also add the priority and responsibility of having a daughter and having a wife that you are not only the provider for, but obviously, I want to be a good husband and father.