97 Quotes by Woody Hayes

The five big mistakes in football are the fumble, the interception, the penalty, the badly called play, the blocked punt—and most of these originate with the quarterback. Find a mistake-proof quarterback and you have this game won.

I don't apologize for anything. When I make a mistake, I take the blame and go on from there. I just despise to lose, and that has taken a man of mediocre ability and made a pretty good coach out of him.

The bowl games are only supposed to be a fun reward.

I'm not trying to win a popularity poll. I'm trying to win football games.

The game of football is one of strategy and tactics.

The most deceptive course in football is straight at the goalposts.

A man is always better than he thinks.

I am not very smart, but I recognize that I am not very smart.

A good general always makes you search for his weaknesses.