Whether you are a Redskins fan or not, it’s becoming difficult not to like rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III.
The 2011 Heisman Trophy winner first raised eyebrows when his obsession for socks went mainstream at the Heisman ceremony and Griffin wore a pair with a Superman cape hanging from them. Apparently Griffin’s obsession for superheroes runs a little deeper, as the media discovered Tuesday that the #2 overall pick has figurines of select heroes scattered around his locker:
The Washington Redskins opened their locker room to reporters for the first time Tuesday, revealing Robert Griffin III’s cubbyhole with six figurines, including Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, an extra-muscular version of Captain America and, of course, a Baylor Bear.
Underneath each figurine is a slogan. Spider-Man is “Amazing.” Others include “Conquer Every Obstacle,” “Sacrifice” and “Army Strong.” The bear, a nod to his college team, gets a simple “BU.” The Hulk is so large he’s on a shelf by himself, accompanied by the words, “Be Unstoppable.”
[Griffin] also posted a piece of paper printed with the words: “Forget about being MVP; Forget about being in the Pro Bowl. Those are nice consolation prizes if you don’t get a SUPER BOWL RING.” That’s followed by another slogan: “KNOW YOUR WHY.”
Griffin appears to be a very grounded young man with a great family support system around him (both his parents are U.S. Army sergeants), and it looks as if the Redskins got themselves not only a potential franchise quarterback, but also one with quite a unique personality.
-ALR
