Paul Bear Bryant Quotes About Winning In Sports

Here is our latest collection of Paul Bear Bryant quotes straight from the American college football player and coach himself.

1. “A few minutes ago, I had a hard time getting through the lobby because of all the people. After today, that won’t be happening.” – Paul Bryant

2. “A good, quick, small team can beat a big, slow team anytime.” – Paul Bryant

3. “All I know is, I don’t want to stop coaching, and I don’t want to stop winning, so we’re gonna break the record unless I die.” – Paul Bryant

4. “Be aware of “yes” men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget –people win.” – Paul Bryant

5. “Don’t give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half.” – Paul Bryant

6. “Don’t talk too much or too soon.” – Paul Bryant

7. “Every time a player goes out there, at least 20 people have some amount of influence on him. His mother has more influence than anyone. I know because I played, and I loved my mama.” – Paul Bryant

8. “Everybody’s got pretty good players now, more players than there’ve ever been. If you play poorly, you’re going to get beat.” – Paul Bryant

9. “First there are those who are winners, and know they are winners. Then there are the losers who know they are losers. Then there are those who are not winners, but don’t know it. They’re the ones for me. They never quit trying. They’re the soul of our game.” – Paul Bryant

10. “Football games are generally won by the boys with the greatest desire.” – Paul Bryant

11. “Hell, no! A tie is like kissing your sister!” – Paul Bryant

12. “I ain’t never had much fun. I ain’t never been two inches away from a football. Here guys go fishing on the day of the game, hunting, golfing, and all I want to do is be alone, studying how not to lose.”

13. “I ain’t won but one. My team won the rest in spite of me.” – Paul Bryant

14. “I can reach a kid who doesn’t have any ability as long as he doesn’t know it.” – Paul Bryant

15. “I didn’t care if we ever quit practicing. I loved it. The only other guy I ever knew who loved it as much was Jerry Duncan. He would beg to practice even when he was hurt. I’ve actually seen him cry because the trainer told him he couldn’t scrimmage.” – Paul Bryant

16. “I don’t have any ideas; my coaches have them. I just pass the ideas on and referee the arguments.” – Paul Bryant

17. “I don’t hire anybody not brighter than I am. If they’re not smarter than me, I don’t need them.” – Paul Bryant

18. “I have tried to teach them to show class, to have pride, and to display character. I think football, winning games, takes care of itself if you do that.” – Paul Bryant

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