So when you act like the individual is not important, well, it is damn important who these people are and what they are.
NICK SABANIt’s great to see our players get some of their dreams come true.
More Nick Saban Quotes
-
-
I never want to discontinue giving kids opportunities.
NICK SABAN -
We create a standard for how we want to do things, and everybody’s got to buy into that standard or you really can’t have any team chemistry.
NICK SABAN -
One of the easiest shots in golf is chipping. It should be the easiest. It’s like throwing a ball or pitching pennies. It’s easy. And I struggle with that, and the struggle is all mental.
NICK SABAN -
I think center is a critical position.
NICK SABAN -
People talk about you won four national championships. Well, I feel like we’ve had good enough teams to win eight. So I feel like we failed four times. I feel like I failed four times.
NICK SABAN -
I think you have to be more flexible to be a pro coach because once you pay the guy the money, whether he can backpedal the way you want him to or whatever, his style of play may not suit you, but you still are going to play him, and he is going to be a part of your team.
NICK SABAN -
If I say I like one person, that means everybody that voted for the other person doesn’t like me. So, why would I do that?
NICK SABAN -
One of these days when I’m finished coaching at Alabama.
NICK SABAN -
You wear your team out, and it’s hard to get them back.
NICK SABAN -
I don’t try to sensationalize anybody. I’m not trying to entertain. I’m trying to give information and give access to me and tell about our program.
NICK SABAN -
Teachers are always trying to inspire people to do better, to learn, to grow. That’s what we do, and we’re proud of the success we’ve had here doing that, and it’s something we’ll certainly continue to do.
NICK SABAN -
Soccer is a continuous game, rugby is a continuous game, but for the physical elements that are involved in playing a football game and the number of plays that you play, I don’t know that it was ever intended to be a continuous game.
NICK SABAN -
When you have the ability to affect other people and be somebody that somebody wants to emulate, care enough to help somebody else for their benefit, that’s what makes you a good teammate, and that’s what everybody’s looking for.
NICK SABAN -
If you’re a coach, you’re a teacher.
NICK SABAN -
I think I’m pretty misunderstood, because I’m not just about football.
NICK SABAN