I told them my system was based on the “ant plan,” that I’d gotten the idea watching a colony of ants in Africa during the war. A whole bunch of ants working toward a common goal.
BEAR BRYANTI told them my system was based on the “ant plan,” that I’d gotten the idea watching a colony of ants in Africa during the war. A whole bunch of ants working toward a common goal.
BEAR BRYANTIt really doesn’t cost anything to be nice, and the rewards can be unimaginable
BEAR BRYANTSacrifice. Work. Self-discipline. I teach these things, and my boys don’t forget them when they leave.
BEAR BRYANTIf it is worth playing, it is worth paying the price to win.
BEAR BRYANTIn a crisis, don’t hide behind anything or anybody. They’re going to find you anyway.
BEAR BRYANTIn 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 BRYANTThere is no substitute for guts.
BEAR BRYANTYou win games with your strengths, not your weaknesses.
BEAR BRYANTDon’t talk too much or too soon.
BEAR BRYANTIf 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.
BEAR BRYANTThe price of victory is high, but so are the rewards.
BEAR BRYANTLosing doesn’t make me want to quit. It makes me want to fight that much harder.
BEAR BRYANTThe fun never goes out, but it changes with the years, with winning and losing.
BEAR BRYANTMost coaches study the films when they lose. I study them when we win -to see if I can figure out what I did right.
BEAR BRYANTIn order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first ahead of personal glory.
BEAR BRYANTIf you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride – and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.
BEAR BRYANT