After a few games I knew I was going to be able to compete. The idea of being a star never crossed… — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
The winning team has a dedication. It will have a core of veteran players who set the standards. They will not accept… — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself. — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
I do not believe that there is any secret or single formula for success, but there are common threads of thought and… — 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 in directing my energies more efficiently. All of those things were heavily influenced by my Sigma Chi experience. There is no question that that has had a tremendous impact on my career, profesionally and on my… — Merlin Olsen Copy Share
I bet I made close to 20 tackles because nobody on either side knew what they were doing. — Merlin Olsen Copy Share Image
