First there are those who are winners, and know they are winners. Then there are the losers who know they are losers. Then there are those who are not winners, but don't know it. They're the ones for me. They never quit trying. They're the soul of our game.

There is no substitute for guts.

Three rules for coaching: 1.) Surround yourself with people who can't live without football. 2.) Recognize winners. They come in all forms. 3.) Have a plan for everything.

When I was a young coach I used to say, "Treat everybody alike." That's bull. Treat everybody fairly.

I don't have any ideas; my coaches have them. I just pass the ideas on and referee the arguments.

At Alabama, our players don't win Heisman Trophies. Our teams win National Championships.

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.