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.
BEAR BRYANTIt’s not the will to win that matters-everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.
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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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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Don’t give up at half time. Concentrate on winning the second half.
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If you don’t have discipline, you can’t have a successful program.
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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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Recognize winners. They come in all forms.
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When you make a mistake, there are only three things you should ever do about it: 1. Admit it. 2. Learn from it, and 3. Don’t repeat 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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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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Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.
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Motivating people- the ingredient that separates winners from losers.
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I’m no genius, but I’m a damn good football coach.
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A good, quick, small team can beat a big, slow team any time.
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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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Sacrifice. Work. Self-discipline. I teach these things, and my boys don’t forget them when they leave.
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