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.
BEAR BRYANTIt’s kind of hard to rally around a math class.
More Bear Bryant Quotes
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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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Never be too proud to get down on your knees and pray.
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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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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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If you are going to be a successful duck hunter, you must go where the ducks are.
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Little things make the difference. Everyone is well prepared in the big things, but only the winners perfect the little things.
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I tell young players who want to be coaches, who think they can put up with all the headaches and heartaches, can you live without it? If you can live without it, don’t get in it.
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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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I’ll put you through hell, but at the end of it all we’ll be champions.
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Don’t give up at half time. Concentrate on winning the second half.
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Don’t talk too much. Don’t pop off. Don’t talk after the game until you cool off.
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In my lifetime, I may have put too much emphasis on winning, because here I am an old man and the only fun I’ve had is winning, and that’s ridiculous.
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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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There’s no use fussing on a boy who doesn’t have any ability.
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They say I teach brutal football, but the only thing brutal about football is losing.
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