It's awfully important to win with humility. It's also important to lose. I hate to lose worse than anyone, but if you never lose you won't know how to act. If you lose with humility, then you can come back.

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

Recruiting is the one thing I hate. I won't do it unless my coaches tell me I've just got to. The whole process is kind of undignified for me and the young man.

A few minutes ago, I had a hard time getting through the lobby because of all the people. After today, that won't be happening.

I plan on staying at Alabama for the rest of my career. I guarantee that I'll be here for you through it all, regardless of what happens.

Mama wanted me to be a preacher. I told her coachin' and preachin' were a lot alike.

A champion pays an extra price to be better than anyone else.