If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It’s in my blood.
BEAR BRYANTThere’s no use fussing on a boy who doesn’t have any ability.
More Bear Bryant Quotes
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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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Don’t give up at half time. Concentrate on winning the second half.
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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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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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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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It’s kind of hard to rally around a math class.
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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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I’d like for people to remember me as a winner, because I ain’t never been nothin but a winner.
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The fun never goes out, but it changes with the years, with winning and losing.
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Don’t talk too much or too soon.
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A few minutes ago, I had a hard time getting through the lobby because of all the people. After today, that won’t be happening.
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There’s a lot of blood, sweat, and guts between dreams and success.
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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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Recognize winners. They come in all forms.
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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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