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.
BEAR BRYANTBe aware of “yes” men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget – people win.
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I’m no miracle man. I guarantee nothing but hard work.
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If you don’t have discipline, you can’t have a successful program.
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If they don’t have a winning attitude, I don’t want them.
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Never be too proud to get down on your knees and pray.
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I told them my system was based on the “ant plan,” that I’d gotten the idea watching a colony of ants in Africa during the war. A whole bunch of ants working toward a common goal.
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People who are in it for their own good are individualists. They don’t share the same heartbeat that makes a team so great. A great unit, whether it be football or any organization, shares the same heartbeat.
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Football changes and so do people.
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I don’t hire anybody not brighter than I am. If they’re not brighter than I am, I don’t need them.
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Set goals – high goals for you and your organization. When your organization has a goal to shoot for, you create teamwork, people working for a common good.
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Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.
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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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If you want to walk the heavenly streets of gold, you gotta know the password, “Roll, Tide, Roll!”
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I’m no innovator. If anything I’m a stealer, or borrower. I’ve stolen or borrowed from more people than you can shake a stick at.
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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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