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The game of football is one of strategy and tactics.

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Woody Hayes
Age: 74 †
Born: 1913
Born: February 14
Died: 1987
Died: March 12
Football Player
Military Officer
Clifton
Ohio
Wayne Woodrow Hayes
Tactics
Strategy
Football
Game
Games

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The bowl games are only supposed to be a fun reward.
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I may not be able to outsmart too many people, but I can outwork 'em.
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I'm not trying to win a popularity poll. I'm trying to win football games.
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I don't like nice people. I like tough, honest people.
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I love football. I think it is most wonderful game in world and I despise to lose.
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