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Alumni 5: Terrell Buckley

Who was the toughest wide receiver you faced?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice takes off with a 51 yard Steve Young touchdown pass during the second quarter of their game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 14, 1993. Rice caught 8 passes for 172 yards and four touchdowns. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Terrell Buckley: "Man, there's a bunch of them. But the number one and I think he is the greatest football player of all time, Jerry Rice." 

Who set the bar at your position?

Dallas Cowboys punt returner Deion Sanders (21) races for an 83-yard touchdown return as Chicago Bears defender Anthony Marshall (36) pursues in the third quarter, Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Buckley: "It was a couple guys. I would say number one was Deion Sanders as well as Aeneas Williams and Darrell Green."

What player did you admire growing up?

Walter Payton, Chicago Bears running back carries during first quarter action against the Rams during the playoff on January 12, 1986 in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Swart)

Buckley: "Sweetness, Walter Payton." 

What was the most memorable moment of your career? 

Buckley: "I have two memories — winning the Super Bowl and every opening day. Thirteen years of opening days — those are the most special memories." 

What coach had the biggest influence on your playing career?

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Buckley: "Mel Phillips. Mel was my defensive backs coach with the Miami Dolphins."

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