Time Machine: Greg Lloyd | Pittsburgh Steelers

Stan Savran of Steelers Nation Radio sits down with former Steelers linebacker Greg Lloyd to discuss being drafted out of a small college, playing with an edge, being a part of the “Blitzburgh” defense and more
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[@funinlv32]

Deserves to be in the NFL Hall of Fame far more than many that have already made it, not to mention he was basically the baddest man in the league at 225 lbs.

[@doubletake1238]

He was a great player for a long time. He is certainly deserving,

[@arnaldogil4324]

Avoid Lloyd.

[@perryellis1423]

Yes

[@harold3032]

yes indeed why is he not in?

[@buffalodre2029]

I remember when 225lbs was considered small back then for an outside linebacker

[@korymacdowell7615]

Greg Lloyd #95 my first Steelers jersey! The reason why I love Pittsburgh!

[@lonnieknight9187]

Same here

[@G-MaxQue03]

Same here! Called myself Baby Lloyd in high school and now as an adult have his autographed jersey in my house along with tons of Steelers gear!

[@DunnFun]

Reinforcing why I was, am, and will always be a Fan of Greg Lloyd.

[@arnaldogil4324]

A legendary linebacker. He personified the Steelers mentality and toughness.

[@koailitykolas7710]

Legendary. Give him his flowers. All - Time Great. Black & Gold Legend 🖤💛

[@siriuzbiz]

hell yeah,its great to see him

[@tazzlocotv6280]

I'm from Compton California and I've been a Steelers fan since 1991. Back then, we had the Raiders in LA and all my friends were Raider fans. Greg Lloyd is the sole reason why I fell in love with the Steelers, this guy was literally my idol! I still wear his jersey to this day. Much love Greg all the way from Cali!

[@perryellis1423]

Steelers nation everywhere

[@wwills1572]

My favorite Pittsburgh Steeler ever one of the first football players I ever followed he's a legend and should be in the Hall of Fame

[@johnathanlouissalas1627]

GET THIS MAN TO THE HALL OF FAME!!!!!!

[@Chris-ds3zx]

One of the best LB of all time! Most kids today don’t even know how great he was!

[@03Man11]

Lloyd and Greene were a problem. My favorite OLB tandem of all time. If not for injuries, this man ends up with a couple more pro bowls and probably in the hall of fame. He was something else.

[@tfab9090]

95...The best to ever do it. Always will be my all time favorite..

[@louv4437]

You were so fun to watch!! Thanks for everything

[@yancyjenkinssr1824]

Yes he was

[@wraith1117]

Man I loved to watch this man play. A pure wrecking machine. He needs to have that bust in Canton. JMHO.

[@mrlotto686]

The reason I’m a Steelers fan!

[@nathantewkesbury8175]

Yea Greg Loyd was my guy. He was the reason I became a Steelers fan

[@LadaleAtwater]

You were truly great Greg. I was a big fan of yours. Really wish you could have gotten a super bowl!!!!!!

[@GNXXRAY]

My Favorite STEELER of All Time. I loved Lloyd. John Stallworth was my 2nd Favorite but to me…LLOYD is truly one on the Best Ever. Just not long enough to get a Gold Jacket, but I keep praying

[@keithstewart8613]

Lloyd was and always will be my favorite Steelers linebacker of all time. Its a shame when I watch podcasts and see analysts mention the all time great Steelers defensive players and they never mention his name. I think its crazy!

[@travismiller5581]

Like he said if they had had Roethlisburger they might have won a couple of Super Bowls, they didn't, they came up short. But still they were some of the best NFL defenses of that decade for sure, they made Pittsburgh proud, and reminded many of the glory years of the 70's!

[@cicibb24]

So brilliant Greg.🥰♥️💚🙏🏼

[@danielevans5864]

I bought my first two Steelers jerseys in 1993 when they were uncommon and hard to find. At $300 apiece I could afford only two...75 & 95 !! Thank you Greg for such a great performance and effort and BEING a Steeler 🖤💛🖤💛

[@Tbird1549]

Everything that I witnessed from him playing exemplified excellence!

[@cicibb24]

Such a great interviewer as well.😊

[@riccomurphy2158]

Greg was a bad mf.

[@joesspanglerjr7387]

You're my favorite and the greatest outside linebacker ever brother.

[@bustedknucks2280]

one of my favorite all time players

[@lonnieknight9187]

Him, Kevin Greene and rod woodson was the reason I fell in love with the Steelers

[@perryellis1423]

And carnel lake

[@JesseSprague-cc3sy]

They were so good. I still remember when Kevin said he wasn't cutting his hair until we won the super bowl, then took the money to go to Carolina and cut his hair lol. No heart. Greg Lloyd has heart.

[@EXTRABLK]

Greg Lloyd has always been my favorite Steeler 💯

[@James-yf7vy]

Love that guy then & Now!! 🙏🏽 U Mr. Lloyd 🏈🖤💛✨😎👍🏽✌🏽

[@manlaw77]

One of my favorite players of all time. Joe Greene is my favorite. A real man on the field 👏. HOF should be begging him to join. Thank you Greg Lloyd for your contributions to our team. 100 percent respect!

[@docsoftball6250]

Greg Lloyd was always one of my most favorite players growing up. That whole Defense was just fun to feel as though we were a part of it. But, he really earned my admiration for something he did off the field. I remember sending him a football card that had a great picture of him celebrating a tackle (most likely a sack). I asked if he could sign the card for me, sent a return envelope, and the next thing I knew... in the mail... I got it back, signed!! It instantly became a prized possession. Just wish he could add HOF to his signature!! Just wanna send out a Special Thanks to Mr. Lloyd and the Steelers for making this happen!! Go Steelers!! To steal a motto... LLTB #LongLiveTheBrotherhood

[@nickdenardo6479]

i have three Steelers jerseys. one 43 and two 95s - home and away. there's no jersey I'd rather be seen wearing. this man's attitude, demeanor, integrity, and heart were like no other in all the time I've been watching football (since super bowl 10).

[@yancyjenkinssr1824]

This dude..man if we could turn bak the clok just 1 time...This dude!

[@theoctopuscandlecompany7457]

I remember being in college and watching him play on a Monday night. That damn cage he wore on his mask. It looked like something out of Mad Max! I was a Steeler fan for life!

[@thundergod178]

My Favorite Steelers Defensive Player EVER!!! The Face of those great 90s teams that's better than any 2000 Steelers teams!! And it's a goddamn shame this man never mentioned with Harrison Woodson Polamalu and others!!!!

[@jamesbarrett5129]

The 90's Steelers never winning a championship is the reason they don't get mentioned as often.

[@80steen44]

I watched Lloyd his entire career but I'm guessing the answer to your question is the other three guys you mentioned not only have rings (Rod's with the Ravens) but also all three of them won Defensive Player of the Year. The other three also all played in three Super Bowls a piece (Although Harrison wasn't a starter in 2005 but still, and Rod with three different teams, although he was out all of 95 from opening day until the Super Bowl) Regardless, they all have a presence in three Super Bowls with a DPOY award

[@joshpitts7256]

@@80steen44 I'd take 95 over any mentioned

[@80steen44]

@@joshpitts7256 I love Lloyd as much as anyone but he didn't need to be held on every play like Harrison nor was he the X factor Polamalu and Woodson were

[@ThorMaximus]

@@80steen44 You either don’t remember much about watching Greg Lloyd play or never watched him play

[@steelerfan1933]

In the Spring of 1996 I came home from work one day and saw on ESPN that Neil O'Donnell had signed with the Jets. We all knew it was coming but it was still devastating when it became a reality. To cope, I pulled out an NFL yearbook that I had that had every team's address in it. I wrote a letter to Neil, care of the Jets. In its entirety it read: Mr. O'Donnell, AVOID LLOYD. I went to the mailbox, dropped the letter in and I was over my grief. True story. 😆

[@tiemann55]

Dude Greg Lloyd was so good !! If they would have won super bowl vs cowboys that’s one of the greatest Steelers defenses ever . Lloyd Greene lake Woodson !!

[@nickrizzo4635]

If only his quarterback wasn’t on the other team.

[@cicibb24]

Goo my fave team!!!!❤️😍

[@makafuitucker2605]

Well said, Cousin! I am so proud of you.

[@richarddarmstadt2871]

I'm not sure who the greatest Steeler is and I do remember the 70's. Whoever the best was does not matter..Lloyd is my favorite one. The Steelers were stacked in the 70's. By the late 80's when Lloyd came in they were not very competitive. Greg was at the forefront of the Steelers resurgence. His demeanor and fierce play style brought back that hardcore Steeler brand of football and return to winning ways.

[@garytakahashi91]

I still don't understand why he's not in the hall of fame. Incredible player.

[@chicagotank]

biased media

[@nickrizzo4635]

Too many Steelers already in is my guess. The list of Steelers that aren’t in that should be is not that far away from those that are in. Their hall-of-fame roster is the Encyclopedia Britannica

[@doug2078]

Awesome playing style !! Great player ! One of my favorites !!

[@raylewis710]

My favorite Steeler!!!!!

[@robertaswanson9438]

1st autograph I ever got was from G. Lloyd. '94 . Also met him on Legends of Pittsburgh Cruise couple times. Cool dude, off the field! If TJ Watt could just play with the ferocity of Lloyd, DAM that would be awesome!

[@nerflundley9516]

He was the face of the 90’s Steelers. Deserved a ring. Would have one if not for sub par qb play.

[@javiermori1710]

The Chargers at home loss in AFC chip game was and still is probably toughest playoff loss i ever felt as Steeler fan since 1980. Loss to Broncos in 89 playoff close second.

[@thelazarusproject7028]

Very cool interview with a true legend

[@Mike075543]

My childhood favorite player. Watching this brought me back to 4th grade. Wish I could go back and watch them again

[@leveraged6694]

Great interview with a great man! He was fun to watch.

[@timothyestep1327]

Still my all time favorite player

[@charlieyellowstone8248]

Greg Lloyd was one of my most favorite Steelers of all time. Those defenses that he played on, especially back in the 1990s, was very special. If they would have had a quarterback, they would have won 4 super bowls.

[@BearsNCigars]

Legend, I remember one year for my birthday at Woodsons restaurant he was there he took a pic and signed a autograph and the waitress was shocked because he didn’t ever do that there. I will never forget that. Thank you again 95 💪🏼

[@willruelas3529]

When the Steelers were the Steelers

[@bgymr9722]

Awesome interview. His demeanor reminds me a lot of DMX.

[@Woodson261]

It was a sheer joy to watch him in that great Steeler team from the 90s. That lost to Charges still remain the worst sporting dissapointment of my life. RESPECT #95

[@michaelparker3188]

I love Greg Loyd.

[@americanborn8287]

Incredible man

[@LM-ys8kr]

My favorite Steeler & my 1st jersey. He never gave up on plays until the whistle. HOF player 4 sure. Loved his Avoid☠ Lloyd w/skull & cross bones shirt & stadium sign

[@manlaw77]

Me too. Still have his jersey. Although it doesn't fit any more.

[@truenewsexposingtheblues.7908]

Jim Harbaugh said that Greg was the player he FEARED the most.

[@digimortalone2759]

I still have my 60 Minute Men t-shirt.

[@jacobmeleciox8707]

My favorite Steeler of all time period!!!!

[@LosNavenautas]

The best Steelers compliment back then was not when the 70's players said "You could have played with us"... but... "Gregg can you sign me an autograph?" 95 is unique in all our history!

[@keithlamont875]

My favorite steeler...Greg Lloyd

[@brianreid4567]

this is a good interview he’s well spoken better than today athletes the interviewer listen 👂 Greg seems way different of the field he calm and relaxed 😎

[@manlaw77]

My second favorite player of all time. Only behind Mean Joe Green! Much respect for this man! HOF Deserving player! Put him in! Hines Ward too!

[@CZECHMATE650]

They locked down E.Smith to about 60yrds Neil O'Donnell threw the game!

[@Mike-dq9cr]

I thinknhe had only 49 yards

[@HannahLovesConspiracies]

My finest friend who passed away a couple years ago, this is is uncle. I was telling my son the story and had to show him who I was talking about. RIP Randal Simons.😭

[@javiermori1710]

Dam Greg looks like he can lace em up and play right now. He looks like in great shape. One of my fave defense players ever behind Lambert and Woodson.

[@Architect1ful]

My favorite player of all time, and the player who inspired me to play and love football! Im not here for my disposition 😂

[@reDrighthand15]

My favorite player of all time also my first jersey!

[@georgecoull1883]

Salt and pepper was a hell of a time of linebacker in Pittsburgh

[@rodneylinville8445]

You were one of the Best to ever play in the NFL. I am sorry injury left you off of the National radar

[@williamarchie]

Best of the best ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@doubletake1238]

I watch a lot of vids about great players, they are all so much smarter than we think of them until they sit in relaxed environment and talk.

[@kevinrice1085]

When I played at fort valley he came down to talk to us

[@steelzmb4262]

I'm glad he found peace 👊

[@chrisayres2340]

my favorite pro athlete and i love baseball as much as football, but none will ever surpass "JUST PLAIN NASTY" 4 me

[@nomo9344]

Many don't know, but Lloyd was also an outstanding baseball player in high school and in college. I took his place a few years later in center field. Yup, he played center. Dude had speed and an arm. He showed up for one of our high school practices and took a little bp and was hitting dingers one after another. FYI, he was just plain nasty in high school as well. He was once penalized for "hitting too hard." We knew he would make at the next level, either in baseball or football.

[@nomo9344]

I did some digging and I can't find old FVSU baseball rosters to support my claim that he played baseball in college. Regardless, it's my understanding that he did.

[@chrisayres2340]

@@nomo9344 thanks for the info, not sure if your aware of his childhood backstory but it's about as heartbreaking as you can get and he never let that be an excuse that was going to keep him from being successful in life...now with that ht(6-2), 2/3% body fat and adonis-like body frame was probably going to get him through football to the college level, but that childhood experience played a huge part in what took his play to that next level, that and the fact that georgia wouldn't even offer him a scholarship, one of the reasons he attened fort valley was to make sure that georgia was aware of his ability/play...plus he is a 4th degree black belt in taekwondo, just found and listened to an interview(not your normal interview) from 2013 that i promise if you find 16 minutes of free time you won't be sorry, in it you can find out what he thinks of and calls today's football player and what he says of the game(and remember this is 2013-james harrison was still playing-and most people would say that the game is far softer in 2022 than 2013). here's the link: www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/former-steeler-greg-lloyd-has-strong-feelings-about-todays-nfl-and-players/

[@nomo9344]

@@chrisayres2340 Yeah, man..well aware of his back story and witnessed its aftermath firsthand. On the long walk from the locker room to the practice field, he openly shared his disdain for his own teammates, which was sure to strike fear in anyone. During spring practice in high school, we were running a drill known as "small ball," which was basically 3 on 3 between the cones. As a running back, I counted to see which group I'd be lined up against, and damn if Lloyd wasn't in the opposing group. As the guy who would run the ball, I suddenly "lost" my mouthpiece and was not allowed to run the drill on that rep. My stealthy move probably saved my life! Some might call it cowardice, but I prefer to call it self-preservation brilliance under pressure. Thanks also for the links. I'll be sure to check it out.

[@chrisayres2340]

@@nomo9344 one more, sorry, but thanks for that story, i always kind of assumed that he was/would be that way with his teammates, especially at that age, as i played with similar type people all throughout my life...in regards to the "mouthpiece incident" i would call you "genious, next level type" intelligence and intuition on that move, i wouldn't have thought of that, in fact my first practice ever the biggest kid on the team, later played qb in college was playing guard and i was playing ilb(had no idea what i was doing i was just watching the back follwing the flow and he pulled from the guard position and not only pancaked me but i grabbed onto something as i was going down and he kept going, my hand placement was right at his waist and i got my thumb wrapped in the loop of his pants string and it completely tore the skin off my thumb as it dragged me about 2 to 3 yards(sorry for the long story but he was the coaches son and acted like he was better than everybody because he was and we weren't even supposed to be going full speed and he knew that i had no idea what i was doing), jamie asher who played tight end for the eagles and redskins was the same, but i had no run'ins with him but other's did...take care and be easy!!!

[@artgordon5906]

I have a Greg Lloyd jersey he was great Met him too

[@jamesrubin9079]

A professional on and off the field.

[@erichkalbfell]

Hall of Famer

[@flex_007]

Mama, that's a bad man 👍

[@beautifullife4255]

I not only bought your jersey Greg, I also stayed in hotels under your name. I had to come up with a fake name so the fans couldn’t find us. I’m a musician. So room service would call me and say Mr Lloyd your meal is on it’s way up etc. It was pretty funny. Thank you for all the great memories. You were a hell of a player!

[@chrisayres2340]

"This isn't one of those games -- unlike the commissioner and all those SOBs want it to be -- to put on PBS so all the little kids can watch it, and they can show it in the classroom. It's not a game like that. It's a violent damn game. It's a game that players play with anger, frustration and emotion. And's that how I play the game. If people don't like it, so be it." quote from the great greg lloyd

[@amywolfe6100]

Damn right, had we had an offense like Ben and crew with those defenses in the 90's holy smokes, start lining up the Lombardi's.

[@zarathustra8200]

Y I became a Steelers fan my x still has your jersey

[@chaser1956]

Greg was a beast... Great interview.. You should try to get Jack Lambert.

[@devi2691]

love the flashbacks. i.e greg talks about 'Chad' and the graphic throws up a clip of Chad Scott (6:41). um.. i think he means Chad Brown. FFS....

[@chrisayres2340]

there is a great article from espn, can't post the link because it keeps getting deleted, but in your search engine if you enter "espn article with quotes from james harrison and greg lloyd" and click on the article titled Quotes: James Harrison vs. Greg Lloyd - ESPN from Jul 15, 2011, it is an awesome point survey that involves quotes from either harrison or lloyd and you have to answer which one said it, if anybody does this, post your score(just takes a few minutes)....anybody who is a fan of the steeler mentality will love it!!!

[@chrisayres2340]

i got 8 of 10, and question 3 i still say that at least both made this comment or something similar

[@LM-ys8kr]

Metcalf & Sanders were fast & elusive

[@markendicott6874]

Should be in the HOF by name - but you can say that about a LOT of great Steelers. But Lloyd and Greene were true greats, Kevin is rightly in, Greg should go in too.

[@chrisayres2340]

7th degree black belt(thought he was only a 4th degree) taekwondo master, under 1% of people who practice taekwondo achieve this

[@uriamudeltoro5075]

Duuuudeee.....really????

[@dionshare7103]

Definitely deserving of HOF.

[@LM-ys8kr]

"#95 AVOID ☠ Lloyd" & him w/ Kevin Greene "Quiver & Quake" 🏈☠🏋👊💪☠

[@JMA4C]

Steelers 4L!! Linebacker INC!!!!

[@1978Trevino]

Neil lost that superbowl. Can't blame the defense

[@chrisayres2340]

the only jersey i will wear belongs to this MAN

[@chrisayres2340]

greg lloyd quote regarding children from western world cultures and eastern(asian) cultures: "We train our kids to be happy. They train their kids to be successful. If you can learn to be disciplined, especially at an early age, you can be successful at anything. taken from a 1999 post-gazette article

[@michaeljefferson3041]

Wrestling will make you a better tackler as well. Ray Lewis was one of the top wrestlers in the state of Florida in the early nineties.

[@billmulloy3rd341]

Favorite Steeler of all time so so underrated. AVOID Llyod

[@atrain818]

Fort Valley State University

[@paulmcclain9023]

“ l wasn’t hired for my disposition “

[@miket8018]

He wasn't on the roster, but those 90s teams under cowher laid the cultural foundation for 2005.

[@livetotell100]

Once again. And I'm not cock saying this. Pittsburgh has had the BEST linebackers for the past 22 years.