We need to know where we are going and how we plan to get there. Our dreams and aspirations must be translated into real and tangible goals with priorities and time frames.

I've caught fish as big as I am. I've caught marlin close to 300 pounds.

The winning team has a dedication. It will have a core of veteran players who set the standards. They will not accept defeat.

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself.

I just wanted to be an athlete.

Our coach was absolutely out of his head. He must have read Bear Bryant's book. We had 78 players out. The first day 35 quit. Twenty quit the second day. We ended with 17 players. It was depressing.

I had a hockey puck and stick-the only ones in town. I definitely would have played hockey ahead of football, had it been available.