Winning isn't imperative, but getting tougher in the fourth quarter is.

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

Expect the unexpected.

There ought to be a special place in heaven for coaches' wives.

I want to make sure I don't interfere with the success of that team next year. I don't see any way I could go to practice like most of 'em do, and not hurt the team. I'd go nuts if I tried doing that.

Find your own picture, your own self in anything that goes bad. It's awfully easy to mouth off at your staff or chew out players, but if it's bad, and your the head coach, you're responsible. If we have an intercepted pass, I threw it. I'm the head coach. If we get a punt blocked, I caused it. A bad practice, a bad game, it's up to the head coach to assume his responsibility.

Football games are generally won by the boys with the greatest desire.