I left Texas A&M because my school called me. Mama called, and when Mama calls, then you just have to come running.

Don't ever give up on ability. Don't give up on a player who has it.

The first time you quit, it's hard. The second time, it gets easier. The third time, you don't even have to think about it.

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

Don't worry about making friends; don't worry about making enemies. Worry about winning, because if you win, your enemies can't hurt you, and if you lose, your friends can't stand you.

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.

Sure, I'd love to beat Notre Dame, don't get me wrong. But nothing matters more than beating that cow college on the other side of the state!