Be aware of “yes” men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget – people win.
BEAR BRYANTThere is no sin in not liking to play; it’s a mistake for a boy to be there if he doesn’t want to.
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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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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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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I can reach a kid who doesn’t have any ability as long as he doesn’t know it.
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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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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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There’s no use fussing on a boy who doesn’t have any ability.
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If there is one thing that has helped me as a coach, it’s my ability to recognize winners, or good people who can become winners by paying the price.
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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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I’m no miracle man. I guarantee nothing but hard work.
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There is no substitute for guts.
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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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There is a big difference in wanting to and willing to.
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I’m no genius, but I’m a damn good football coach.
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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.
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