Jerry Rice dodges question about use of stickum during interview

Earlier this year, Jerry Rice admitted to using stickum during his Hall of Fame career. On Wednesday, he had little interest in re-visiting the topic.

During an interview with NBC Sports Radio, Rice was asked about his use of the substance that was banned by the NFL in 1981. He was more interested in speaking on his work ethic.

“You know the thing is, the way I worked and my work ethic and stuff like that it really speaks for itself,” Rice said via ProFootballTalk. “I’m not even going to address that anymore. When people think about me they think about the time I put in on the field.”

Rice’s work ethic is certainly something he will remembered for. His workout regimens are legendary and helped him play into his early 40s. That said, Rice didn’t answer the question about a subject he freely discussed a few months ago.

While Rice certainly wasn’t the only one to use stickum, he is generally considered the greatest wide receiver of all-time and is on the shortlist of greatest football players ever. When he admits to using an illegal substance (then blasts the Patriots for cheating) it can’t be surprising Rice would be asked about his cheating. Rice declined to speak on it this time, but it surely won’t be the last time it comes up. How long will Rice avoid the subject the way he evaded defensive backs during his playing days?

H/T ProFootballTalk