The fun never goes out, but it changes with the years, with winning and losing.
BEAR BRYANTSacrifice. Work. Self-discipline. I teach these things, and my boys don’t forget them when they leave.
More Bear Bryant Quotes
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When you play defense you have to storm the fort or play cover – you can’t do both.
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There is no sin in not liking to play; it’s a mistake for a boy to be there if he doesn’t want to.
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Losing doesn’t make me want to quit. It makes me want to fight that much harder.
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In life, you’ll have your back up against the wall many times. You might as well get used to it.
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You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him to a heavy load.
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If you are going to be a successful duck hunter, you must go where the ducks are.
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I’m no genius, but I’m a damn good football coach.
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Be aware of “yes” men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget – people win.
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Don’t give up at half time. Concentrate on winning the second half.
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A good, quick, small team can beat a big, slow team any time.
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The first time you quit, it’s hard. The second time, it gets easier. The third time, you don’t even have to think about it.
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Most coaches study the films when they lose. I study them when we win -to see if I can figure out what I did right.
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There is a big difference in wanting to and willing to.
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I didn’t have a thing to do with picking a coach, and didn’t want to. But I didn’t think they’d pick one I didn’t like.
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Recruiting is the one thing I hate. I won’t do it unless my coaches tell me I’ve just got to. The whole process is kind of undignified for me and the young man.
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