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

In life, you'll have your back up against the wall many times. You might as well get used to it.

I didn't care if we ever quit practicing. I loved it. The only other guy I ever knew who loved it as much was Jerry Duncan. He would beg to practice even when he was hurt. I've actually seen him cry because the trainer told him he couldn't scrimmage.

Every time a player goes out there, at least 20 people have some amount of influence on him. His mother has more influence than anyone. I know because I played, and I loved my mama.

I don't hire anybody not brighter than I am. If they're not brighter than I am, I don't need them.

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

Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships.