Before getting picked by the Packers in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft, Aaron Rodgers already had a pretty fantastic career at the college level. Many scouts predicted great things for him, as Green Bay showed faith in him. At Butte College, he started his career as a football player, and then he moved to California and joined the California Golden Bears. Recently, a video of him from Butte college surfaced, where he was giving an interview to a reporter.
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Even as a young player, he showed immense composure while giving the interview and NFL fans could not believe that he sounded exactly the same as he sounds now.
NFL fans react to Aaron Rodgers’ old interview while playing for the Butte College
In the video, Rodgers was talking to a reporter after a game and when asked about a particular play, he said, “We have been running that play about three times already… I read the defense, had a lot of time… that was a big play for us I think.“
December 7, 2002: Butte College (Juco) Quarterback @AaronRodgers12 is interviewed after leading the Roadrunners to a 37-20 victory over San Joaquin Delta College in the Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl. pic.twitter.com/Ol8Mg5r0pm
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) December 7, 2020
Notably, young Rodgers was moving to Berkeley, California pretty soon. So the reporter asked him about that and in reply, he said, “Pretty sure right now. But you know it’s been fun. Butte has been everything I have ever hoped, and even more.“
After this video resurfaced on Twitter, many fans felt a bit surprised by the voice of Rodgers, because he sounds almost the same now at the age of 39. One fan wrote:
@matt_everitt7 Still talks the same way now, nothing changed.
— Kaylan Geekie 🧢 (@KaylanGeekie) December 8, 2020
One more fan said the same thing.
Haha. He sounds exactly the same. Awesome
— Nick the Rabid Badger (@ThefakeNickW) December 9, 2020
One fan hilarious compared his age with Rodgers’.
Hs literally the same, 18 years later. I was actually 6 months old when this happened. Where’s gas time gone
— Derek (@Derek_Manz_) December 9, 2020
Meanwhile, one fan felt pretty surprised to see Rodgers’ incredible public speaking ability at that age.
Pretty polished public speaking skills there for a 19-year old.
— John Joseph (@JohnJoseph73) December 8, 2020
One more fan thinks Rodgers has not changed, as he always gave props to others.
Hasn't changed – still gives praise to others, makes sharp analysis of specific plays, and is jovial doing so. #HOF #MVP #GOAT
— WSRanter (@WSRanter) December 8, 2020
One more fan expressed the same view.
deflecting credit to those around him since before he was famous
— rock hard gum cutters (@Mammalman722) December 8, 2020
On the other hand, many fans tagged Pat McAfee in the comments, as they wanted him to show this interview to Rodgers in his podcast interview.
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@PatMcAfeeShow show this to Aaron on tomorrow Pod
— KCos (@kevondooo) December 7, 2020
Despite having a great career with the Packers in the NFL, Rodgers has been struggling this season. Also, he has had many injury concerns throughout the season, including a finger and hip injury.
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And now, the season looks almost over for the Packers with 5 wins and 8 losses. This week will be a bye week for Rodgers and his team. Then, on 19th December, they will play against the Rams, which will be a must-win game for the Green Bay side.
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