Don't talk too much. Don't pop off. Don't talk after the game until you cool off.

It's been years since I've had a real input in the game anyway. For this game, I've just tried to keep all the other stuff away from the players and coaches.

My approach to the game has been the same at all the places I've been. Vanilla. The sure way. That means, first of all, to win physically. If you got eleven on a field, and they beat the other eleven physically, they'll win. They will start forcing mistakes. They'll win in the fourth quarter.

If a man is a quitter, I'd rather find out in practice than in a game. I ask for all a player has so I'll know later what I can expect.

We can't have two standards, one set for the dedicated young men who want to do something ambitious and one set for those who don't.

If you don't learn anything but self discipline, then athletics is worthwhile.

Be aware of "yes" men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget - people win.