I'm from Kansas, so there were a lot of vacant lots and open fields to tackle each other in so we could avoid tackling each other on the street. But running on the street and trying not to get taken… — Barry Sanders Copy Share Image
A lot of times I did lose yards on a run, but it wasn't for lack of trying. — 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
