A Football Life Ricky Williams

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[@janiecehandel]

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[@Chalk89]

How can you not admire Ricky Williams? Here's a man who could have gone down as one of the best all time but decided his health and happiness were more important. I'm 30 and couldn't believe now, looking back, that he was as successful with such a lackluster team around him. He was ahead of his time but his voice has certainly shaped acceptance (in some eyes) and has allowed players to be more vocal on certain topics. Thanks again #34!

[@supermoneyball420]

Being a saints fan probably 😭 (that said you’re right and that trade was Ditka’s fault anyways)

[@kingarchnyc]

Come on! 😂 not a good decision! Don’t tell other young people he made the right choice!

[@Chalk89]

@@kingarchnyc you're looking at it in the context of right v wrong, I'm more so looking at it from a popular v unpopular decision. He made the unpopular decision but ultimately the decision that was best for him. I do believe his story is worth the watch/familiarity for young adults - not so they can follow, but learn that one needs to do what's best for them regardless of the critics.

[@johncollins211]

Bro he is one of the greatest of all time everyone recognizes the potential of ricky and how good he was.

[@CanadianPhinsFan853]

He's a hero of mine who reminds me to take care of me. Mindfulness is something Ricky also taught me.

[@SolamenteVees]

So much respect for Bill Parcells for identifying Ricky as a person beyond the field.

[@DrLuke49]

Bill also deserves much respect for straight up telling Ricky that he could make a difference in other ways.

[@steezy7460]

What Ricky did with traveling and just experiencing life is what I want to do and I applaud him for doing that.....

[@joelbriscue2366]

star wars

[@gameislife3081]

Are you doing that now? Have you heard about teaching English China?

[@pepitotoro596]

I want to do this

[@paddydaddyo]

A great football player, but an even better human being. Respect.

[@3andahalf949]

PapaGeorg10 I seriously doubt you’re a good father but ok

[@ncaathrowback3568]

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[@ArcadianGenesis]

NFL: "But he's a bad guy cuz he smokes weed! 😡😡😡"

[@jveeze2551]

@@ArcadianGenesis crazy it legal now 😐

[@jukee67]

Well said. Ricky is an example of a person who is happy with who he really is and has passion in whatever he may be doing in his life at any particular moment in time. He lives life his way and does not hold back his feelings or his beliefs. In my opinion he is a Hall of Famer. That would be an honor for Ricky yet I am certain he does not think about much these days since he keeps his mind occupied...The advice Bill Parcells texted him is very true. Be humble in this life, be yourself and never change or do things according to what others may think you should do. Ricky Williams is a good man that would be first to admit he is not perfect. None of are perfect but we can all strive to be our best self each day. I wish you all the best in whatever our future may bring us all in such uncertain times. Smile more, say hello to those you pass by, and refrain from picking sides by trying to understand all sides and engage in calm conversation with others to find things you have in common with others. That would be a positive step along with turning off the television.

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

I'm just glad it didn't ruin his life especially since it wasn't even about "drugs" or money, it was about having a purpose, something that actually made him happy.

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

It's also insane that they'd rather have their athletes popping pills than making themselves feel better and maybe opening themselves to different culturally enriching experiences. It's like they want them to be braindead even though they're are hundreds of nfl players that are very smart and surely would appreciate an experience like the one Ricky had.

[@arrjee9474]

Ricky said he was genuinely happy for the Ravens winning the Super-bowl and did not feel one ounce of regret. When he said that, I felt he lived such a whole life, which made his transition so smooth. Many of us live a one dimensional life when we’re capable of so much more. After watching this documentary and, RUN RICKY RUN, I feel such a genuine gladness for him, and inspiration from him. I also see how fans are mostly one dimensional and closed minded. Fans profess “love” & “adoration” for athletes, until they don’t do what we think they should do ... then we hate and try to scorn them to shame. The masses are always wrong, and that’s probably because strong judgements are made on such little information and shallow feelings.

[@JacaboBlanco]

And he said he didn't like Ray Rice. And that Ray was kind of a dick lol and that's a big reason he didn't return

[@itzduffy4840]

Very well said, spot on.

[@ryankempton7241]

Absolutely flawless statement bro!!!

[@kannon0216]

Ricky Williams will forever be one of my favorite football players. I love this dude. What impresses me the most is, nowhere do I get football was about money to him. He just wanted to have fun.

[@ncaathrowback3568]

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[@bubbajr19]

That Ricky Williams signature visor was sick!

[@ncaathrowback3568]

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[@majorsheffield1413]

Please dont misunderstand me i love Ricky Williams i seen this man career. He was the next best thing to Walter Payton

[@Blaccwookie3000]

This man missed damn near 3 seasons and still ended up with 10k.

[@joethoman8651]

Drew Hawk HOF for sure.

[@ncaathrowback3568]

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[@adrianmacdonald8468]

Hahahahahahaha 10k, is that before or after taxes?

[@josephm.9983]

@@adrianmacdonald8468 He wasn't talking about money lol... He's talking about 10k Rushing yards

[@garyjohnson7626]

Its some running backs in hall of fame has 10 yds ?

[@richardlamphere1456]

I loved this guy at Miami Dolphins he was the First Beast Mode

[@haroldfrets1268]

Earl Campbell first.... Okoye second..... then maybe williams....

[@maurice2014]

Zonka

[@redriders7149]

Jerome Bettis...ect....... Hes up there though. Way up

[@MrSharky-mw8rs]

no larry zonka was the first beast mode

[@patrickhayes7407]

Negative. Mike Alstott was the first Beast Mode.

[@snowy-wanderer8668]

I played with Ricky in HS, knew him pretty well. Let me tell you, he's as real as it gets. He has shown that through his career and life.

[@daricklapaglia4337]

29 minutes mark one of the best moments is DeAngelo Williams telling him he looked up to him and wears 34 because of him

[@marcuseversley3334]

DeAngelo Williams was a monster at Memphis

[@marcuseversley3334]

@Google Account Reggie Bush went crazy that year also 05 was a good year

[@eazeee2313]

For sure!

[@peterhanse3557]

Ricky ran fast from that ego boost

[@JSalonsky]

He looked back at him like wow..

[@breal1183]

The man that made long hair dreads popular in sports forever.

[@Sam-wg3mn]

Dudes from Miami been rocking dreads

[@themagnificent9296]

Facts I remember after him every black NFL player was rocking the dread head and it's all because of him 💯💯💯

[@ncaathrowback3568]

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[@professorfinesser4015]

@@Sam-wg3mn we talking about dreads. not miami

[@N.O.4LIFE]

​@@Sam-wg3mnit's not dreads it's locs

[@ShoeCrewTV]

Ricky is the Goat. He was one of the greatest backs in his era. He was a trailblazer in not letting the norm affect his decisions in his life. Now players retire early because of the punishment they take. Ricky just needed time he saw the writing on the wall for being a running back. Glad he came back and showed he was still a great player. Wish he got a ring cause he deserved one.

[@flaccojoe]

I'm a conservative dude..but tbh I don't give a damn that he smoked pot. You can tell Ricky is a genuine dude. Great ball player, and an example to look up to in terms of living a fulfilled life of both success and enjoyment. Loved him on my Ravens..wish he got a ring with Baltimore

[@mickfunny4185]

Stephen Prescott Patriots should’ve had him for a year

[@spetzzx]

Most people who smoke are. #themoreyouknow

[@hellostranger2269]

JUANS3F So what man his voting for president has nothing to do for Ricky Williams.

[@flaccojoe]

Kross Atchison JUANS3F exactly, it doesn't matter who I voted for and it doesn't matter who you voted for either. And for the record, not all conservatives voted for Trump. And if you think that then you're what's wrong with this country. Assuming and judging

[@dtice69]

JUANS3F the funny thing is you "poly" voted for Black Bush himself (Obama) and I don't remember him legalizing the devil's lettuce either. Get out of your fake left-right paradigm brah.

[@5504berry]

This guy knows a freedom most of us will never know. I want his life.

[@jakehager1041]

Haha no you don’t. You don’t know what is mentally wrong with Ricky Williams. His poor soul. He never got the help he needed

[@robertpaulson208]

@@jakehager1041 shut your bitch ass up before a Stockton slap you

[@michaelfabian3036]

5504berry Hear hearrr!!🌟👏👏👏

[@iron60bitch62]

Never ever Imagined that Ricky was this deep a man

[@Andolineaux]

Watch “Run Ricky Run” the ESPN 30 for 30

[@humbleworld7754]

That was nice what deangelo Williams said to him.

[@jeremykrause4665]

Humble World totally agree.

[@donnasykes7304]

Love that nam3 bro

[@Crazy__Canuck]

Ricky is my favourite athlete of all time. Watching his 2002 season in Miami as a young kid in Canada is why I’m still a Dolphins fan today. He was the size of a MLB but the fastest and most powerful guy on the field. He fascinated me.

[@NCYungin]

Dude was a monster in madden in the early 2000's, you couldn't tackle him for shit 😭😭😭

[@Potandthekettle]

Like using Bo Jackson in Techmo Bowl?

[@Hunnisloot]

In madden ultimate team in madden 19' hes the same way. Tank.

[@NCYungin]

@@Potandthekettle way worse lol

[@mayhemtheboss9068]

Or back on NFL Street u couldn't tackle Ricky Williams

[@rogeraguilar1274]

At Texas he was a beast. Fuck the video games

[@roblepper8418]

I remember when Miami got him. I lived down in Florida at the time and was able to watch all the Dolphin games. Ricky led the league in rushing and terrorized the NFL. The man was a machine.

[@lordgrizz4140]

I’ve been a Ricky fan since I was a child. Ricky is the reason I love football and I’m a dolphins fan from Miami. I know Ricky’s story pretty well from what he puts out there over the years. Ricky is a good dude. That’s the bottom line. In a game full of savages Ricky is a good dude. Love Ricky forever. Run Ricky run

[@ceofounder]

Ricky Williams is awesome! I personally met him in Los Olas, Ft. Lauderdale back in 2004. Total class act and awesome/amazing athlete! He was never about accolades, awards, and egotistical spotlight. Ricky Williams just wanted to have fun! Respect!

[@jamesmatthews5365]

Just a different type of human being. Beyond special

[@keithcerniglia4989]

he told them all to shove it in a nice way - always had my respect for it.

[@sramoore0075187]

This man is on another level. In a good way. I'm an Iraq veteran that has been looking for a way to calm my shit. He found it, good for him!

[@smithnwesson990]

I forgot about this dude. Watched him growing up..such a power house.

[@ncaathrowback3568]

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[@aarondebrabant3152]

I loved playing as Ricky in NFL street, miss those days!

[@Mitten_ripz]

Big fan of Ricky, I’m sure he’ll never see this but definitely helped the younger generation of athletes

[@stitches450]

Such a smart, talented, strong, soft spoken dude!!!! He could read the news and make money i bet

[@tonymilam206]

I am embarrassed to say I was guilty of listening to the "noise" about Ricky. I admit I had a little extra motivation to not like him. I am a Texas A&M Aggie. ( You broke my heart man.) This video really made me change my mind. You are a good man!

[@mreloo]

There's a moral to the story....media is often fake news...

[@doubletake1238]

With age comes wisdom for all of us, and the ability to admit we were wrong, enjoy some things we missed, and learn from it. Good on ya mate!

[@crjaded]

What a great post. UT guy here.We Texans want Texans(homers or players) to do well…Gig’em brother. 👍 🤘

[@tonymilam206]

@@crjaded thanks brother! Hook'em horns! 🤘

[@grovestreetfew6213]

Ps2 streets football game was a beast 🤦🏽‍♂️♟

[@bubbajr19]

Facts!

[@stonebrooks1288]

Ricky was the man! He didn't buy into all this people pleasing bs like most players do

[@unknownbillionaire]

stonebrooks 12 he did people plz he said he turned down a contract that would’ve made him the highest paid rookie because so people won’t say he’s that rookie that got paid to much .

[@nellydavis7645]

I watch this for the second time...love ricky..if your heart is not in something anymore, just walk away and find something else that gives you inner peace.

[@thomasmorgan9341]

Ricky can thank Bill Parcels for talking him out of the Ravens 2012 Super Bowl run. Good job, Bill.

[@joshbrown7783]

Lol, that's messed up!

[@jordanbabcock9349]

Short sighted thinking. The games would have been called differently if Ricky had played, which could have resulted in the Ravens not making the Superbowl, possibly not even the playoffs. A great player doesn't make a winning team, team of great team players does.

[@thomasmorgan9341]

@@jordanbabcock9349 The 2012 Ravens team was loaded with great players. They had been to the AFC Championship game the year before with Ricky on the team and lost on a 32 yard field goal miss. I'm not really sure how much thought you put into this ostensibly "thoughtful" response. "The games would have been called differently"? The Ravens would have had Ricky Williams and Bernard Pierce as their #2 RB options. Was Bernard Pierce really the guy who put that 2012 Ravens team over the top? That seems like a pretty ridiculous take to me.

[@w.allencaddell6421]

Ricky is a rare kind of cat. A deep intellectual. He really thinks about things.

[@stevebendelack3935]

What an interesting person Ricky W is.Just wonderful to hear someone articulate their feelings on life.We need independent thinkers.

[@MrDjohboy]

I'm proud of him, I always was a fan and he made me a proud Miami fan. Seeing him talk to crowds of people and him saying he's good with who he is makes me smile bc Ricky Williams knows who he is and what he wanted. I still want his jersey and he's still the best to me

[@SKIADK]

Watching him play college football was like going to see a magician

[@hectorlopez1069]

He was the goat for the longhorns.

[@justin6139]

Glad I was able to see him play as a Dolphin 🐬

[@hectorlopez1069]

He did good with the saints and the Dolphins.

[@edeshmont84]

Ricky Williams is a genuine human and a class act. May his glass never be empty, but over floweth with development.

[@yucruuu]

It was the choir singing for me. Legendary fr💪🏾🖤

[@bmcminn8838]

1,853 yards and 17tds ....I just had to post that so you could see how much that really is

[@ia4687]

100 yards average and 1 td a game not bad

[@elwoodeverling8678]

17tds & 2216 all purpose yards, BEAST!

[@connormarrell2275]

Yet the man still isn’t in madden ultimate team every year 🙄

[@pp3k3jamail]

@@connormarrell2275 Madden is a trash game anyway

[@jveeze2551]

@@connormarrell2275 madden has to ask Ricky if Ricky declines then he won’t be in the game

[@Chrisf1990]

Guy lived by his own rules.

[@jakehager1041]

And with his own mental problems. God bless his soul.

[@jamescandle5786]

MAYBE he knew.... CTE ... he knew, why he quit. really smart young kid knew it wasnt worth it

[@tp3039]

The millions in his bank account say otherwise. High risk, high reward.

[@sbars8069]

I just came across this series. As a lifelong football fan, I forgot these existed. Had never seen this one on Ricky. What an amazing man. A true inspiration of self empowerment and the will to just be yourself. Really great work.

[@jasonarmenta9986]

So much respect for you Ricky. Beautiful story. You are definition of "real" success. Facts.

[@paysonfox88]

25:00 -- shows you that Nick Saban was a bad ass coach even back then. Now at Alabama, He's a legend.

[@GDitsme]

Saban coached two seasons for miami and it was a train wreck

[@juanpinedo1683]

Greg D not true we best Patriots twice

[@juanpinedo1683]

Greg D beat

[@Potandthekettle]

bamajap bama lmao so fucking what? in 2 years? In home games like they normally do? Saban was TERRIBLE. FFS that was when they chose Culpepper over Brees. Then he benched Culpepper and then told the fans he will not be going to Alabama before singing with Alabama. The guy was a massive NFL failure, not to mention a complete douchebag. Great college coach though.

[@rondierice4922]

@@Potandthekettle MOST scouts had Culpepper rated higher than Drew Breeze that season.

[@road3547]

What an incredible man. So much love and compassion. Always loved the Dolphins and Ricky.

[@WillGPerez-wh1ug]

One of the most underrated running backs I've ever seen along with Warrick Dunn & Curtis Martin to name a few 💯 glad Ricky found his happiness again after football 🤟

[@Naptownghost]

Thats a fact i loved both Warrick Dunn and Curtis Martin,Marshall Faulk,LT,and Rodney Hampton as well.

[@ectyka]

Ricky was so awesome to watch. One of my favorite backs

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

This guy needs a shot to coach big time. What a great and wise man, the great adviser and mentor he could be for players at all levels.

[@SanDeezyBreezy61986]

Man, San Diego (my hometown) has put out some monster RBs (Davis, Williams, Bush, Allen). Patrick Henry is probably 10 minutes from my parent's house and we played the Patriots every year in football. This dude put up more than 10,000 yards as it was. Imagine if he hadn't taken a year off, hadn't had to serve a four game suspension, hadn't been suspended for a year, or hadn't gotten hurt after coming back. He's at #31 on the rushing list right now. Probably could've been top 10 all time. Very happy for him that he is so at peace with his retirement and leaving behind the game. Even after seeing the team he was on win a Super Bowl the season after he left, it didn't bother him one bit. Not many guys would share that sentiment. That is a man who understands that his life and how he is defined is more than just a game.

[@OutlookPositive]

I'm a San Diegan myself. Everyone around here loves Ricky Willoams & qppreciates him for what he did not only in highscho ol but in life. I'm literally 10 min away from where he went to school & i know people that played w/ & against Ricky Williams. I know people that know him on a personal level too. He's a good dude is what they all say about him. Proud to be a San Diegan.

[@SanDeezyBreezy61986]

@@OutlookPositive what part of San Diego are you from? I grew up by SDSU.

[@robynleighs]

Ricky is such a humble, beautiful Man who's story is inspiring.

[@tektek7099]

One of the best running backs to ever play this game!!!!!!!

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Most people never find themselves. I’m proud of you Ricky 🙌🏾📷🖼

[@abundantsunflower1107]

Love the singing! Those young guys! All of those personalities! Gotta Love the Youth!

[@CORYMPHOTOS]

He’s a Big inspiration in my life finding him self and doing what makes him happy not others 🤘🏽

[@justin6139]

Loved him in Miami. The ORIGINAL “BEAST MODE”

[@ncaathrowback3568]

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[@10tepeyac]

A true winner in every way. What an amazing inspiration who excelled at everything including life.

[@sumslight.yvngin9857]

This is the most humbled man on earth

[@Chasstful]

Ricky was a different cat. One of they more intelligent players of the last 25 years, yet sensitive and mysterious.

[@viresproductions]

Ricky Williams is as pure of a soul as they come

[@knuckletherapyserveothersf6092]

Still my favorite college running back. What an amazing human being. One of the best in my opinion. Seems really down to earth kind of person. A thoughtful person of others.

[@elmg]

Thanks for uploading the video. Ricky always kept it real. he never let the media or public opinion influence him. He always stay trued to himself

[@charlie.something]

much respect for ricky williams. i wish more players and people were like him. much love. be well. hook em.

[@marcograndi39]

the joy when the chinese team intercepts that balll.. pure genuine love. btw the guy was super talented, without training and taking years off he was still the best

[@sirql8]

This dude is a different breed of cat, one of a kind. Best Wishes going forward to you, Ricky Williams.

[@trevorbergwall100]

"Aye Rick, I looked up to you in high school man. That's the reason why I wear 34"

[@kevinfisher5723]

Learned a lot from watching this documentary, thank you.

[@ice7063]

if he stayed for 1 more year he would have won a superbowl...

[@greengreen1201]

In New Orleans at that.

[@greengreen1201]

In New Orleans

[@FaithandNova]

He has the greatest gift no Superbowl would have given him and that's peace of mind.

[@nathandixon2048]

After Ricky talked about how people reacted when he cut his hair, my first thought was "I wonder how the NFL would've reacted if troy palamalou cut his hair"

[@michaelhaas1298]

Ricky Williams is a true class act!!!!!! How inspiring !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@E.A.-17]

It's Really pleasing to just see such a well spoken Man, that shows he learned alot, as opposed to some of the Knuckleheads nowadays.

[@deeblue984]

dude was genuinely on another skill planet

[@Dad44315]

I wish Bill Parcells had waited one more year to advise Ricky that maybe there's something else you would like to do. He deserved the Super Bowl, but I guess we all do. He was a beast, sometimes it look like a man amongst boys.

[@mdb1010]

talk about an ill-fated text.

[@josephsmithmeyer1195]

I wish miami got aqb to help him and we would of

[@alexhernandez6480]

As a dolphins fan I love them when he was here in Miami I'm happy that he's doing good

[@educationalramblings6826]

It’s sad that so few come to realize what Ricky realized. Don’t let the voices from the outside silence your inner voice. Be you!!!

[@THERAWFAME]

One of the most inspiring stories i ever seen in my life💪👑 ....i always wondered what happend 2 him now with social i get it 👌

[@duanejessup3708]

We Loved and still Love Rickey down here in New Orleans. A Saint in our Hearts for Life.

[@priorsproductions2426]

What a pure guy... and tough card in madden

[@terrybrown7510]

Finding peace is a beautiful thing worth searching for....wish Ricky the best in all his future endeavors!

[@Lookwhatyousay]

Master p did the sport agents first before jay z I never knew that

[@tomjones2121]

amazing athlete , and by far the only player I know who made all the right choices , and continues to make the right choices to this day ..

[@gregtrust5599]

Can you imagine a prime Dan Marino and a prime Ricky Williams on the same team? My God with the greatest pure passer and the greatest pure runner playing together, Miami would've been a dynasty with multiple rings each

[@spambamkeija634]

true

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

Added with one hell of a defense with Madison and surtain at corner Thomas at linebacker Bowens at DT and Jason Taylor at defensive end

[@LiamDH3021]

That 2011 Dolphins team had such an impact on mental health, Ricky one of the best backs in the league comes out with social anxiety and Brandon Marshall 1 of the best receivers comes out with BPD. Whole lot of courage

[@c619cuesta]

He’s truly happy! 😀 this is so dope

[@TheJaker5]

I’d like to meet Ricky one day. I’ve always appreciated him as a player and ever since Run Ricky Run, the 30 for 30 documentary My appreciation for him as a person has grown. I know I can relate to him in many ways and I bet others can also even if they don’t realize it.

[@Chasstful]

Ricky was way ahead of his time, weed is helpful to a beat up, hurt athlete and who happens to have anxiety problem.

[@Chasstful]

@Earl James Won't disagree with that. Didn't have a competitors makeup even without weed.

[@derrickwhite6279]

This man is the reason I'm a football head first football Game and only I went to New Orleans 1999 been football fan since

[@wrxsubaru02]

I like how proper he speaks.

[@gerardomedina9606]

wrxsubaru02 underrated comment

[@GeronFletcher]

wrxsubaru02 you mean “properly” lol

[@BCMoney1995]

He has spoken the same for 20 years literally

[@uojk1]

Mr. Lujo you stringing together a bunch of “fancy” words doesn’t make you intelligent my guy lmao

[@uojk1]

Mr. Lujo you sound like Michael Eric Dyson lol a whole lot of words but really nothing to say.

[@farley9255]

This video turned out to be very inspiring. This is 100% a success story in my book.

[@jrstrange123]

Seemed like he was always in search of something he could never find.

[@marcuseversley3334]

Edgerrin James lead the league in rushing yards back to back. Finished his career with was over 12k yards and made the hall of fame safe to say it was a good trade

[@MrLucasD123]

Ricky seems like a GREAT coach!!!

[@nozwize5047]

Lucas Denault is

[@toddyshabazz2989]

He coaches for a small college in Texas

[@bigro2153]

This guy truly was the best as the game wore on. He would just be killing dudes in the 4th quarter 💯

[@dominickserna7552]

Man those damn choir kids are so annoying

[@bdor_5444]

Fr

[@danbarnes7307]

Loved this!!! Ricky Williams was and is still the man!! #34 forever

[@youngj9144]

Bo Jackson and Ricky Williams, athletic icons

[@garyjohnson7626]

Apologize to BO

[@danielbutcher8108]

No apologize to Ricky now