The winning team has a dedication. It will have a core of veteran players who set the standards. They will not accept defeat.

Football linemen are motivated by a more complicated, self- determining series of factors than the simple fear of humiliation in the public gaze, which is the emotion that galvanizes the backs and receivers

One of life's most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn't do our homework, that we are not prepared.

I was captain and should have set the example. I would lift a minimum of weights. Mine was natural physical strength. I always thought quickness and agility were much more important.

After a few games I knew I was going to be able to compete. The idea of being a star never crossed my mind.

One of life's most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn't do our homework, that we are not prepared.