Talent doesn't win football games. But talent, heart and desire do. A good coach will recognize what's inside. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
To my father, Notre Dame represented the underdogs of the world, the Italians, and the Polish people. I told him that one… — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
You see, my movie isn't about football, or about Notre Dame. It's about hope, about the human spirit. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
Football really was my salvation in high school. For some kids it's art. For some it's music. For me, it was strapping… — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
My story was not a football story. My story was more about going against the odds of what life was handing me. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
You've got to eliminate the confusion in your life. And eliminate the excuses. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
If you have a dream, you can achieve it. You just have to know how to get there. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
Don't ever, ever quit. Recognize that stopping now, regrouping to try a new approach isn't quitting. If you quit you'll regret it forever — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
People didn't understand my passion. I dreamt big. I saw myself playing at Notre Dame. I saw myself in a classroom. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
Big dreams bring all sorts of challenges. To meet them, you have to have character, courage and a commitment to contribute to your community. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
I have no status or stardom. I was just willing to die for my dream. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
