Three rules for coaching: 1.) Surround yourself with people who can't live without football. 2.) Recognize winners. They come in all forms. 3.) Have a plan for everything.

I'm no genius, but I'm a damn good football coach.

You try to make your team do something they're not capable of and you get murdered.

Don't overwork your squad. If you're going to make a mistake, under-work them.

I've had many a player tell me all through high school and right up until signing day that they were coming to Alabama, then they signed with somebody else.

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.

I'll never give up on a player regardless of his ability as long as he never gives up on himself. In time he will develop.