There is no sin in not liking to play; it's a mistake for a boy to be there if he doesn't want to.

Back 12 years ago, when Dr. Mathews was president here, we had a plan that when I got ready to quit, we'd bring a certain guy in and he'd take over that day and I'd leave. But as time wore on, I realized that wouldn't have been good at all.

I think I'm telling the truth. I sat by Ray Perkins at the Hall of Fame dinner in New York, and at that time he didn't know he was our coach and I didn't either.

Being inside Tiger Stadium is like being on the inside of a drum.

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

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 ain't never had much fun. I ain't never been two inches away from a football. Here guys go fishing on the day of the game, hunting, golfing, and all I want to do is be alone, studying how not to lose.