I told them my system was based on the "ant plan," that I'd gotten the idea watching a colony of ants in Africa during the war. A whole bunch of ants working toward a common goal. — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
Recruiting is the one thing I hate. I won't do it unless my coaches tell me I've just got to. The whole process is kind of undignified for me and the young man. — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
Little things make the difference. Everyone is well prepared in the big things, but only the winners perfect the little things. — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
Set goals - high goals for you and your organization. When your organization has a goal to shoot for, you create teamwork, people working… — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
I'm no innovator. If anything I'm a stealer, or borrower. I've stolen or borrowed from more people than you can shake a stick at. — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
It's awfully important to win with humility. It's also important to lose. I hate to lose worse than anyone, but if you never lose… — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
I didn't have a thing to do with picking a coach, and didn't want to. But I didn't think they'd pick one I didn't… — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
The first time you quit, it's hard. The second time, it gets easier. The third time, you don't even have to think about it. — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
If you want to coach you have three rules to follow to win. One, surround yourself with people who can't live without football. I've… — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
Don't give up. Reach down inside of you and you'll find something left. — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
The fun never goes out, but it changes with the years, with winning and losing. — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
I don't have any ideas; my coaches have them. I just pass the ideas on and referee the arguments. — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
