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I ain't never had much fun. I ain't never been two inches away from a football. Here guys go fishing on the day of the game, hunting, golfing, and all I want to do is be alone, studying how not to lose.

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
Fordyce
Arkansas
Paul Bryant
Paul Bear Bryant
Paul William Bryant
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Don't ever give up on ability. Don't give up on a player who has it.
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Losing doesn't make me want to quit. It makes me want to fight that much harder.
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Don't overwork your squad. If you're going to make a mistake, under-work them.
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