How Oakland Shaped Marshawn Lynch Into 'Beast Mode' | E:60 | ESPN Archive

(2013) In an exclusive E:60 interview, Marshawn Lynch discusses his tough upbringing in the violent streets of Oakland, California and his journey into the NFL.

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[allwheeler]

That is the most intelligent answer I’ve ever heard about being a “thug “ He will always be one of my favorites.

[royfinnel]

His response to being called a thug was "Spot on!!!" Well said!

[garyfeng]

Marshawn lynch, real af. Dude is just one genuine person.

[daddysschoolbus]

judge a man until you hear him speak.
Then decide if you'd walk a mile in his shoes.
Proud of your accomplishments BEAST

[Pats]

From a Pats fan, I love Marshawn. This man is as real as can be and he know his roots.

[pedromartinez]

The only ones who would label someone a thug or trash are the ones who never lived that life

[izzo]

Marshawn Lynch has an epic background, humble lifestyle, extreme brand of play, and a unique media presentation. He is open with his battles, and that makes him more endearing to me. More public figures should pattern after him.

[jimbobby]

How he explains himself being perceived as a Is beautiful. This guy is very intelligent.

[dkoppyus]

He gave us some great memories here in Seattle, I am happy for him, I will still cheer for him even as a Raider. A great running back that actually puts his mouth where his money is. I will still watch the replays of beast-quake and hope to see him end up his career how he wants on his terms. Just remember we still love you in Seattle.

[jacksonsmith]

now this sunday, he starts for the seahaws once again.

[marpar]

to all you seattle fans, he always had the oakland in him . the BAY runs through his blood

[InvestBetter.]

Bad job referencing this special run multiple times but not showing it.
That's weak. You showed his other runs, why not his best?

[adriannorberto]

You can take a man out of Oakland but u will never take Oakland out of a man

[andrewcramer]

as a life long, die hard seahawks fan, i love what that man did for my team and i respect the shit out of the man he is and what he does for his community. I am happy for him to be back home and getting to rap up his powerful career where it all started. BEAST MODE!!! One of a kind man right there.

[fobbitoperator]

I absolutely cannot imagine what it's like being a little kid living in the horrendous projects, not eating every day, & having to wear the same clothes every day for a week. That he was able to graduate high school with no police record, all of his limbs, & put his mind body & soul into being the best HS football player he could be, then to achieve even greater feats at Cal, says a LOT about a man!

Hopefully he has enough Jesus in his heart to finish his life safely, enjoyably, & charitably. I've never met Marshawn, but I believe him to be good people!

[sirsnappz]

I been watching him since his dreds was 👂 length... I'm proud of him! Oakland is a tough place but anything and anyone that makes it out is always the best at what the do....from the rappers to the athletes... I'm from Indiana but I just love the bay they slang and they folks!

[ericwalker]

Marshawn Lynch is a great example of what a real man is. I have nothing but mad love and respect for this young man. He is an inspiration. Mistakes. Everyone makes them. Not everyone learns from them and turns things around to the positive. Marshawn has done that and more. What a wise old owl he is. This is a real man. Period.

[The-Dom]

"where you think you learned to be so untrusting?"

Have you met humans? I dont think a lot of folks understand how privileged they are to walk around in safety. But it makes you naive.

[hammerhead]

Mistakes are supposed to build character. Learn from them. You're good Bro.

[moeanaya]

As an NFL fan i love the fact he is coming back to the game he was always one of my favorite personalities. He reminded me of T.O and Ocho Cinco just people who were absolute animals in the game and did not care what anybody had to say. As a Chargers i'm dead on the inside.