Popularity Quotes by Woody Hayes

Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes respect.

— Woody Hayes

The game of football is one of strategy and tactics.

— Woody Hayes

Paralyze resistance with persistence.

— 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…

— Woody Hayes

Even the best team, without a sound plan, can't score.

— Woody Hayes

As the youngest, I don't think there was any doubt I was spoiled.

— Woody Hayes

Indomitable in victory, insufferable in defeat.

— Woody Hayes

Without winners, there would be no civilization.

— Woody Hayes

I recruited a Czech kicker, and during the eye exam, when asked to read the bottom line, the kicker replied, Read it? I know…

— Woody Hayes

When I look in the mirror in the morning, I want to take a swing at me.

— Woody Hayes

Because I couldn't go for three.

— Woody Hayes

I'm no longer the head football coach at Ohio State.

— Woody Hayes