To have the kind of year you want to have, something has to happen that you can't explain why it happened. Something has to happen that you can't coach.

Don't go to the grave with life unused.

He doesn't know the meaning of the word fear, but then again he doesn't know the meaning of most words.

He who gets the best players usually wins.

A better ending could not have been scripted. Of course, if we had won, that would have been better.

If somebody mistreats you, treat 'em good. That kills 'em.

I guess I'll retire someday if I live that long.

I won't miss coaching. What you miss is that camaraderie with those boys and the other coaches. You miss that.