And then to end up with a total of 347 wins, averaging 10 regular season wins for 33 years and the best winning percentage, and I'm very proud of this, of any professional team from 1970 to 1996.

Because, they're only thinking about one team when that game's over. Before the game, they're talking about two football teams. When the game's over, there's only one winner.

You know it's only 50 miles from Grand River to Canton, but it took me 67 years to travel that distance.

Some clubs want to win so much they'll do anything to get it. Our approach has been just the opposite. We've tried to do things the right way. And the right way is [abiding by] the rules and regulations ... I may not like all of them, but once they are [official], we play by them.

Learn from everyone, copy no one.

Success is the peace of mind that comes when you know you have given everything you have to give to the opportunities that life has presented you.

And this year is going to be the 25th anniversary of the 17-0 team, the only undefeated season.