Sacrifice. Work. Self-discipline. I teach these things, and my boys don't forget them when they leave.

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

Most coaches study the films when they lose. I study them when we win -to see if I can figure out what I did right

Baton Rouge happens to be the worst place in the world for a visiting team. It's like being inside a drum.

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

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.

What are you doing here? Tell me why you are here. If you are not here to win a national championship, you're in the wrong place. You boys are special. I don't want my players to be like other students. I want special people. You can learn a lot on the football field that isn't taught in the home, the church, or the classroom. There are going to be days when you think you've got no more to give and then you're going to give plenty more. You are going to have pride and class. You are going to be very special. You are going to win the national championship for Alabama.