Mama wanted me to be a preacher. I told her coachin’ and preachin’ were a lot alike.
BEAR BRYANTI 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.
More Bear Bryant Quotes
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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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They say I teach brutal football, but the only thing brutal about football is losing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Don’t talk too much or too soon.
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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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Recognize winners. They come in all forms.
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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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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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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.
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Expect the unexpected.
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There is no sin in not liking to play; it’s a mistake for a boy to be there if he doesn’t want to.
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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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