Our coach was absolutely out of his head. He must have read Bear Bryant's book. We had 78 players out. The first day 35 quit. Twenty quit the second day. We ended with 17 players. It was depressing. — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
One of life's most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn't do our homework, that we are not prepared. — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
I had a hockey puck and stick-the only ones in town. I definitely would have played hockey ahead of football, had it been available. — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
After a few games I knew I was going to be able to compete. The idea of being a star never crossed my mind. — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
Fight for time with your family. They grow so quickly, and they are gone. — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
Our coach was absolutely out of his head. He must have read Bear Bryant's book. We had 78 players out. The first day 35… — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
I've caught fish as big as I am. I've caught marlin close to 300 pounds. — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
The basketball coach cut me within two days, so I was back in the pool. I was the first one in the wall after… — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
Sigma Chi was a learning experience for me in personal growth, in finding out more about myself, in shaping my life more effectively, and… — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
I bet I made close to 20 tackles because nobody on either side knew what they were doing. — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
Our whole philosophy was to intimidate the quarterback. We were able to do it. We were pioneers. People still recognize us as, maybe, the… — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
