They say I teach brutal football, but the only thing brutal about football is losing.
BEAR BRYANTIn a crisis, don’t hide behind anything or anybody. They’re going to find you anyway.
More Bear Bryant Quotes
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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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There is a big difference in wanting to and willing to.
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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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I’ll never give up on a player regardless of his ability as long as he never gives up on himself. In time he will develop.
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Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.
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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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It really doesn’t cost anything to be nice, and the rewards can be unimaginable
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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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Expect the unexpected.
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Don’t talk too much or too soon.
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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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Football changes and so do people.
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You try to make your team do something they’re not capable of and you get murdered.
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The fun never goes out, but it changes with the years, with winning and losing.
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If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, we did it. If anything goes real good, then you did it. That’s all it takes to get people to win football games for you.
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