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Teamwork is the foundation of success. The three universal questions that an individual asks of his coach, player, employee, employer are: Can I trust you? Are you committed to excellence? And, do you care about me?

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Lou Holtz
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: January 6
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First we become the best, then we'll become first.
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