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BARRY SANDERS As a kid, I played my share of football in the street or in a vacant lot. BARRY SANDERS I'm not better than anyone else. I'm not supposed to be on a pedestal. I've always staye... BARRY SANDERS Individual goals never meant that much to me. The Heisman is no exception. BARRY SANDERS Life doesn't stop with football. BARRY SANDERS I quit because I didn't feel like the Detroit Lions had a chance to win. It just killed my enjoy... BARRY SANDERS Let's just win it and go home. BARRY SANDERS My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart throu... BARRY SANDERS I really love peace and quiet. BARRY SANDERS You know, I'm fairly intelligent, but I don't think my grades reflected that. BARRY SANDERS It was a wonderful experience to play in the NFL, and I have no regrets. I truly will miss playing f... BARRY SANDERS Nothing ever turns out the way people expect it to. 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