As you know, in the early ’70s, Coach Barry Murphy of Mt. Saint Claire High inspired his Bisons to a winning 52-51-1 record during his long career. He’s dead, but his special brand of football philosophy lives on to inspire, not just the continuing generations of football players, but also other people. Here are some of “Ol’ Coach”‘s most popular locker room quotes:

“Show me a man who’s succeeded without having failed along the way, and I’ll show you this one dog that actually dates human men. I think that’s more impressive, because lots of men have succeeded without having failed along the way.”

“Because we’ve been practicing in the rain, your cleats are really wet. I suggest, when you get home and take them off, that you put rolls of newspaper in them. That will soak up the uh…whadyacallit…the moisture.”

“If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score? I think it’s because points attained in sports competitions are a weird kind of nourishment for the Gods.”

“The only way they’re going to stop me from coaching this team is if they carry me out.”

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