Geroy Simon - Q&A
October 30, 2009
From Diana Esposito
Hi Geroy! Just wanted to say hello and see if you remember us- Your Big 33 host family! We don't really hear much from anyone we have hosted- but I was able to find you so I figured I'd say hi! How are you doing? I see you're still playing football! I'm pretty sure my Dad and Brother still try to follow you and your team. Email me sometime if you have time- You know my Mother would LOVE to hear from you! Take care and hope to hear from you soon! Diana Esposito
Wow it has been such a long time. Even though I have spoken to you guys in such a long time, I still think about you guys. Wondering how things are going. Its very nice to hear from you, stay in touch.
GS
From Zach,
wow.. I can actually ask you something.. Geroy, I am a 15 year old boy, and, I am your biggest fan. October 6th was my birthday, and the design on it was you with the BC Lions logo. I was at the game when you guys beat Montreal in BC, great game. And your last game against Edmonton, that winning td pass you caught was amazing! Oh yeah! And I seen you like two years ago! When you went to RSS, the high school in kelowna, and my basketball team from RMS (the middle school) came over to see you. Well I would like to let you know I am in high school now, and I\'m on the football team as a receiver, I want to follow your dream and take your footsteps, you have truly inspired me. But how do I get my jersey signed from you!? I have wanted it singed from you for so long! Where can I go?
Thank you for being such a loyal fan and visiting the site. The best way to get you jersey signed is to come to a practice, game or a public appearance that may happen in you area.
- GS
From Jason,
Hi Geroy Firstly I have to say that was an awesome catch in Edmonton! That game should prove to everyone that good things happen when the ball is thrown to you! Now I was wondering if you offer any of your photos in the gallery for sale? I am trying to find where I can buy a couple of 8x10's of you doing the pose. Please let me know Jason
At this time the photos on the sight are not for sale but I'm in conversations with BC Lions and photographers about making these available for purchase.
- GS
From Kevin,
hey geroy! Im a huge fan! I am just wondering, I know you have made it into the NFL, but did you get cut or quit for BC Lions? If you got cut, the coach must of been nuts, because you are amazing, and I would think any NFL team would love to have you. But I like CFL way better then NFL, so stay on BC Lions :) Oh, and when your contract runs out in 2011, are you retiring from the CFL (please don't), or signing with another team or get a longer contract for BC?
Before I came to the BC Lions I was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs. I plan to stay with the Lions until I retire but one can never predict what happens in the future of this business. The goal is to retire a Lion though.
- GS
From Jesse,
Geroy my man who do you think has the best stadium to play in in the CFL and why ?
The best stadium to play in is BC place because it's dome so you don't have to worry about the weather and it gets very loud.
- GS
From Sonia,
Congrats on the winning catch last week. Keep doing your thing....
Thanks for keeping up with me. I plan to make all my people from Johnstown proud.
- GS
From Johnny,
Hey Geroy, noticed you have a new helmet, it looks great.It looks sharp. Just wondering do you buy the equipment you use or the Lions buy it for you?
I went to the new helmet because in the last Saskatchewan game I fell on my head and got my brain rattled. In thinking about my future, I decided to go with the new Revolution and try to avoid concussions. The team pays for all our equipment.
- GS
From Ian,
hey Geroy, Any receiver can catch a ball that\'s thrown at the numbers, what makes a receiver truly an elite receiver is a player who can consistently make the catches where they have to adjust to the ball under the most difficult coverages to make the play. The catch in Calgary near the sidelines, the catch in Edmonton for the winning TD are recent examples. You not only have the elite skills you are all class and a true professional. Keep up the great work on and off the field and I wish you and your teammates continued success! Ian
Thank you for the kind words. I try to hold myself to a higher standard on and off the field because I representing more than myself when in the public eye. There are a lot of people who depend on me so I always give my best effort.
- GS
From John,
Hey Geroy I'm wondering waht you do after a loss? and how did you become so good?
After a loss I go home and figure out what went wrong, get rested and get ready to fix the mistakes that were made. As an athlete you have to have a really short memory win or lose. You have to get better at all times and not dwell on past performances.
- GS
From Tyler,
Hey Geroy you came to my school lasy year and i loved it but here's my question Who is Your best friend in the CFL?
My best friend in the CFL is Ryan Thelwell. We were teammates for 6 years, now he's with the Stampeders.
- GS
From Ali,
How do you think the level of intensity is going to be like on halloween vs. Calgary?
The intensity this weekend vs the Stampeders will be as high as ever. This is one of the most important games of the year for us.
- GS
From Jermaine,
WOW what a game against the riders. Im pumped to see Printers and you hooking up just like in 2004. I wanted to know how having a scrambling quarterback is different from a pocket passer and which is better?
Casey is a bit of both a pocket passer and a scrambler. So he's gives a unique weapon where if there's nothing at first he can extend the play to give a better chance at success.
- GS
