I don’t dream football. I dream the American Dream – two cars in a garage, be a happy father.
BARRY SANDERSIn all the time that people have known me, has anyone ever heard me talk about the importance of rushing records or finishing with the most touchdowns? So if that’s never been important to me, then why would that be a motivation to keep playing?
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If I could start with anybody, I would initially draft Tom Brady. Then I would go get Ray Lewis, and then maybe an offensive lineman, or somebody like Adrian Peterson.
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And we shout with the others, When we should keep our mouths shut. Why? After all, we do only go around once. There’s really no time to be afraid. JUST DO IT.
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It was a wonderful experience to play in the NFL, and I have no regrets. I truly will miss playing for the Lions. I consider the Lions’ players, coaches, staff, management and fans my family. I leave on good terms with everyone in the organization.
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I don’t know the right way to retire.
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Maybe a good rule in life is never become too important to do your own laundry.
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In all the time that people have known me, has anyone ever heard me talk about the importance of rushing records or finishing with the most touchdowns? So if that’s never been important to me, then why would that be a motivation to keep playing?
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Individual goals never meant that much to me. The Heisman is no exception.
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The game is the ultimate significance to me because it is so important to a lot of people. It has left a mark on our culture to be voted as one of the best to ever play.
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A lot of times I did lose yards on a run, but it wasn’t for lack of trying.
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I quit because I didnt feel like the Detroit Lions had a chance to win. It just killed my enjoyment of the game.
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Running back was always my favorite position.
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I wish my teammates, coaches and the entire Lions organization all the best.
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Let’s just win it and go home.
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I sat behind Thurman Thomas for my first couple of years, then my first year starting I won the Heisman. After I won the Heisman, that’s when things changed as far as going to the NFL.
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Christianity affects your whole life. I feel I’m more competitive, a better player, but off the field is where there is always a battle.
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