I sat behind Thurman Thomas for my first couple of years, then my first year starting I won the Heisman. After I won the Heisman, that's when things changed as far as going to the NFL. — Barry Sanders Copy Share Image
You can look at everything from pre-Heisman to post-Heisman, and I think that's why it ranks up at the top, because before then, I… — Barry Sanders Copy Share
In all the time that people have known me, has anyone ever heard me talk about the importance of rushing records or finishing with… — Barry Sanders Copy Share
It's hard to win in the NFL. You have to maintain a very delicate balance putting together the right team to be able to… — Barry Sanders Copy Share
It's probably similar to being in New York City and having a cab driver behind you and you're driving too slow. It's not the… — Barry Sanders Copy Share
Individual goals never meant that much to me. The Heisman is no exception. — Barry Sanders Copy Share
Shortly after the end of last season, I felt that I probably would not return for the 1999-2000 season. I also felt that I… — Barry Sanders Copy Share
It was a wonderful experience to play in the NFL, and I have no regrets. I truly will miss playing for the Lions. I… — Barry Sanders Copy Share
You know, I'm fairly intelligent, but I don't think my grades reflected that. — Barry Sanders Copy Share
I wish my teammates, coaches and the entire Lions organization all the best. — Barry Sanders Copy Share
