The quality of your play never counts as much as the quality of your effort.
We compete, not so much against an opponent, but against ourselves. The real test is this: Did I make my best effort on every play?
Football, in its purest form, remains a physical fight. As in any fight, if you don't want to fight, it's impossible to win.
The man who tried his best and failed is superior to the man who never tried.
Losing is easy. It's not enjoyable, but it's easy.
If you are going to be a champion, you must be willing to pay a greater price.