USC Hall of Fame lineman Anthony Munoz addresses numerous football topics

Anthony Munoz was asked about a lot of different football subjects. See what he had to say.

Hall of Fame offensive tackle Anthony Munoz, a USC legend, was in attendance front and center for the 2024 NFL U.S. Flag Championship in Canton (Ohio) and shared a lot with reporters over the weekend. The NFL Flag Football Championships are showcasing youth talent from across the country and offering a chance for fans to get involved. Flag football is growing quickly, according to the NFL, as it is played now by over 20 million people. It is also gaining global recognition, as it will be represented in the 2028 Olympic Games for the first time.

Munoz had this to say about the growth of the sport:

“Flag football has become a global sport,” he said. “It allows people to access the game who maybe can’t afford helmets, shoulder pads, [or] the time that it takes to put into the game.”

Anthony Munoz also believes that former offensive tackle and Bengals legend Willie Anderson’s time will come sooner rather than later to get into the Hall of Fame.

“I think he’ll get in at some point. There is momentum building for him. There should be momentum building for him,” Munoz said, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com.

He talked about his work in the Cincinnati area with the Anthony Muñoz Foundation awarding high school seniors locally.

“I think a lot of what we do at the Foundation stems from my upbringing and the things I’ve gone through. Being raised by a single mom — we didn’t have a whole lot, but we worked hard and were lucky enough to have people in our community who believed in us.” Muñoz said in a statement. “So, being able to honor young men and women that are choosing positive paths and achieving despite the adversity in their way; that’s what we want to do. Partners like Mike’s Carwash and the Cincinnati Bengals who believe in our mission and support these kids dreams, it’s what allows such a huge impact to be made.”

Munoz is one of the greatest linemen of all time. The two-time All-America lineman (1978-1979) from USC was the third player selected in the 1980 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Munoz was considered by many to be the premier offensive tackle during his 13 seasons of play. He started 164 of 168 games from 1980 to 1990.

Anthony was elected to 11 consecutive Pro Bowls and was named All-Pro 11 consecutive times from 1981 through 1991. He was named the NFL Offensive Lineman of the Year in 1981, 1987, and 1988 and the NFL Players Association Lineman of the Year in 1981, 1985, 1988, and 1989.

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