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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.

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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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In a crisis, don't hide behind anything or anybody. They're going to find you anyway.
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If you don't learn anything but self discipline, then athletics is worthwhile.
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Mama wanted me to be a preacher. I told her coachin' and preachin' were a lot alike.
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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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Never be too proud to get down on your knees and pray.
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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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