Tick, Tock, Tuck ... on the Clock with Justin Tuck

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NEW YORK - MARCH 11: (EDITORS NOTE: IMAGES HAVE BEEN RETOUCHED) Justin Tuck of the New York Giants poses for a portrait on March 11, 2009 in New York City, New York. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

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Quarterbacks have feared No. 92 in New York for some time now, but since the retirement of Michael Strahan No. 91 -- Justin Tuck -- has emerged as the new snake in the grass keeping QBs and offensive lineman alike on their heels.

The following is a list of questions I'd ask Mr. Tuck if given the chance.

Draft Day

The Giants picked you in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Tell me what you remember about the day you were drafted?

Where were you? Who was with you?

What was it like waiting through the first two rounds?
- did you know SOME team would take you?
- any feelings you should of been picked sooner?

Motivation

Success doesn't come without hard work.

What motivates you to work so hard at what you do and to succeed in this league?

Doin Work

What was your first job?

Wheels

Do you remember your first car?

What are you driving NOW?

Hero

PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 26: Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants walks on the field during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 26, 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by: Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

All kids think someone is the greatest when they're playing sports as a kid.

When you were chasing your dreams of an NFL career, what player did you want to grow up to be like?

What did you admire about the way he played the game?

Winning the Big One

GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots lies on his back after being sacked by defensive end Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants in the third quarter during Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 at the Universit

I'm sure it feels amazing to win a Super Bowl, but what I'd like to know from someone who's won one is just how HARD is it to win a Super Bowl?

Because you guys were underdogs until the very last minute of it all.

Up Against All Odds

GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03: Fans cheer on the New England Patriots against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (Photo by Doug Pe

What was it like playing in that game?

At what point did you decide -- 17-0 Patriots -- "We can take these guys!" ?

Losing Osi

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 23: Osi Umenyiora #92 of the New York Giants leaves the game due to an injury during a preseason NFL game against the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands August 23, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo

Last year the Giants lost Osi to injury and Strahan to retirement.

How much pressure did that put on you personally to perform at a high level coming off a Super Bowl win?

How much are you looking forward to Osi coming back and going to battle with him every week?

Training

What do you do in the offseason to stay in shape and gain an edge on the competition?

Daydreamin'

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 16: Justin Tuck #91 of the New York Giants looks on against the Baltimore Ravens during their game on November 16, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Name a place you've never been that you hope to see one day.

M.A.N. of the Year

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Jeremy Clark, Mathias Kiwanuka, Jerome McDougle, and Justin Tuck of the New York Giants help serve turkeys and fixings to the Community Kitchen of West Harlem on November 25, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Ima

I read online you received a humanitarian award from M.A.N.

What's one experience you had helping out your community that really made you feel good?

Sports fan?

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 16: NFL athlete Eli Manning accepts the award for best game for the New York Giants victory in Super Bowl XLII onstage at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The 2008 E

Who is your favorite athlete outside of football?

NFC EAST

PHILADELPHIA - MAY 1: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during minicamp practice at the NovaCare Complex on May 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Which NFC EAST rival do you most like to see across the 50-yard line?

Which NFC EAST rival do you least like to face in the regular season?

Who's your toughest competition going to be this season?

Can the Giants win the division again this year?

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