"If you are going to a race, you'll take a guy like Erasmus James with you. On the other hand, if you are looking for a fight, you better bring Matt Roth." - NFL Scout
-Roth on his tattooes, which his mom despises: "Well, my mom, she hates my tattoos. She absolutely hates them. She cries every time she sees them. She made me promise her no more but maybe if I get her a new car she'll relax."
You may know Matt Roth as an undersized, all-American possible first round pick at DE from the University of Iowa. But if that's all you know of him, you're missing out, my friend, on some funny stuff.
From nfldraftscout.com
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Originally Posted by Dave Te' Thomas
Roth is a colorful character who plays the game as if he is on a "search and destroy" mission. He is the source of a campus urban legend, as many Hawkeyes talk of the time Roth challenged and cleared out an entire bar in a fight.
Even in practices, the coaches have to pray he stays under control. They will generally blow the whistle early on plays, so Roth does not hurt any of the offensive players. There are times where he plays with such intensity in practices that the coaches must sit him down, even for walk-throughs.
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When asked if that draft preview fit him, Roth said, "That's me! I like that. I like that A LOT!"
This thread will be dedicated to all of the gems that come from the straight-shooting, non-PC Roth: quotes, stories, and his infamous "insight." And I guarantee there will be a lot to go around. I'll try to break it up into seperate posts so as not to be overwhelming.
-Roth on injuries: "I've had no injuries. Nothing."
source:
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/news/in..._from=&ucat=2&