Mama wanted me to be a preacher. I told her coachin’ and preachin’ were a lot alike.
BEAR BRYANTThey say I teach brutal football, but the only thing brutal about football is losing.
More Bear Bryant Quotes
-
-
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 BRYANT -
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.
BEAR BRYANT -
The Lord expects you to do some things for yourself.
BEAR BRYANT -
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.
BEAR BRYANT -
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.
BEAR BRYANT -
People who are in it for their own good are individualists. They don’t share the same heartbeat that makes a team so great. A great unit, whether it be football or any organization, shares the same heartbeat.
BEAR BRYANT -
Don’t talk too much or too soon.
BEAR BRYANT -
There’s no use fussing on a boy who doesn’t have any ability.
BEAR BRYANT -
It’s kind of hard to rally around a math class.
BEAR BRYANT -
Set goals – high goals for you and your organization. When your organization has a goal to shoot for, you create teamwork, people working for a common good.
BEAR BRYANT -
Little things make the difference. Everyone is well prepared in the big things, but only the winners perfect the little things.
BEAR BRYANT -
They say I teach brutal football, but the only thing brutal about football is losing.
BEAR BRYANT -
You’re still going to win with preparation and dedication and plain old desire. If you don’t have genuine desire, you won’t be dedicated enough to prepare properly.
BEAR BRYANT -
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.
BEAR BRYANT -
Don’t give up at half time. Concentrate on winning the second half.
BEAR BRYANT