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.
BEAR BRYANTA few minutes ago, I had a hard time getting through the lobby because of all the people. After today, that won’t be happening.
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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Sacrifice. Work. Self-discipline. I teach these things, and my boys don’t forget them when they leave.
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There’s no use fussing on a boy who doesn’t have any ability.
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You take those little rascals, talk to them good, pat them on the back, let them think they are good, and they will go out and beat the biguns.
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They say I teach brutal football, but the only thing brutal about football is losing.
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I’m no genius, but I’m a damn good football coach.
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There is no substitute for guts.
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You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him to a heavy load.
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Mama wanted me to be a preacher. I told her coachin’ and preachin’ were a lot alike.
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I know what it takes to win. If I can sell them on what it takes to win, then we are not going to lose too many football games.
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The Lord expects you to do some things for yourself.
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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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All I know is, I don’t want to stop coaching, and I don’t want to stop winning, so we’re gonna break the record unless I die.
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If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride – and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.
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Never be too proud to get down on your knees and pray.
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