265 Quotes by Bear Bryant

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.

One man doesn’t make a team. It takes eleven.

Back 12 years ago, when Dr. Mathews was president here, we had a plan that when I got ready to quit, we’d bring a certain guy in and he’d take over that day and I’d leave. But as time wore on, I realized that wouldn’t have been good at all.

I’d like for people to remember me as a winner, because I ain’t never been nothin but a winner.

Don’t give up. Reach down inside of you and you’ll find something left.

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.

I can remember loving to recruit. I knew I was going to do my best. But traveling and recruiting doesn’t appeal to me any more. It’s not as much fun as it used to be.

I’m known as a recruiter. Well you’ve got to have chicken to make chicken salad.

When you win, there’s glory enough for everybody. When you lose, there’s glory for none.