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Of course we want to win every game, but winning forever is more about realizing your potential and making yourself as good as you can be. Realizing that is a tremendous accomplishment, whether it's in football or in life.
Pete Carroll
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Pete Carroll
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: September 15
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