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Don't overwork your squad. If you're going to make a mistake, under-work them.
Bear Bryant
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Bear Bryant
Age: 69 †
Born: 1913
Born: September 11
Died: 1983
Died: January 26
American Football Coach
American Football Player
Football Player
Military Officer
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Arkansas
Paul Bryant
Paul Bear Bryant
Paul William Bryant
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When you win, there's glory enough for everybody. When you lose, there's glory for none.
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If you whoop and holler all the time, the players just get used to it.
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You're still going to win with preparation and dedication and plain old desire. If you don't have genuine desire, you won't be dedicated enough to prepare properly.
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I'm no genius, but I'm a damn good football coach.
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Everybody's got pretty good players now, more players than there've ever been. If you play poorly, you're going to get beat.
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