My mother was a huge influence on me. She was a living example of what a Christian should be. Her conviction, her discipline. She would rather see other people happy than herself. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
As a kid, I played my share of football in the street or in a vacant lot. — Barry Sanders Copy Share Image
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 Image
Individual goals never meant that much to me. The Heisman is no exception. — Barry Sanders Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
You know, I'm fairly intelligent, but I don't think my grades reflected that. — Barry Sanders Copy Share Image
