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's no substitute for guts.

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

Don't talk too much or too soon.

I always want my players to show class, knock'em down, pat on the back, and run back to the huddle.

There is no sin in not liking to play; it's a mistake for a boy to be there if he doesn't want to.

I'll never give up on a player regardless of his ability as long as he never gives up on himself. In time he will develop.