I'm no genius, but I'm a damn good football coach.

If you don't have discipline, you can't have a successful program.

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.

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.

Little things make the difference. Everyone is well prepared in the big things, but only the winners perfect the little things.

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.

Don't overwork your squad. If you're going to make a mistake, under-work them.