Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Bear Bryant (American Football Coach)

Paul William “Bear” Bryant (1913–83) was a legendary American football coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest college football coaches in history. Known for his tough, disciplined approach, he led the University of Alabama football team to national prominence, securing six national championships during his 25-year tenure as head coach.

Born in Moro Bottom, Arkansas, Bryant attended the University of Alabama, where he played as a defensive back under coach Frank Thomas. After a brief career in professional football, he began coaching at various institutions, including the University of Maryland, Kentucky, and Texas A&M. However, it was his time at Alabama that defined his career and solidified his place in football history.

Bryant’s success at Alabama was built on a foundation of intense discipline and rigorous training. His teams were known for their physicality and strong work ethic. Under his leadership, Alabama won 323 games, making him one of the winningest coaches in college football. His teams claimed national championships in 1962, 1966, 1975, 1977, 1979, and 1980. Notable players such as Joe Namath, Kenny Stabler, and Richard Todd played under his coaching.

His autobiography is Bear: Life and Times of Alabama’s Coach (1974.)

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If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, then we did it. If anything goes real good, then you did it. That’s all it takes to get people to win football games.
—Bear Bryant
Topics: Praise

First there are those who are the winners and know they are winners. Then there are the losers know they are losers. Then there arc those who are not winners but don’t know it. They’re the ones for me. They never quit trying. They’re the soul of our game.
—Bear Bryant
Topics: Resolve, Perseverance, Endurance

It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.
—Bear Bryant
Topics: Win

Show class, have pride and display character.If you do, winning takes care of itself.
—Bear Bryant
Topics: Character

It’s not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.
—Bear Bryant
Topics: Winners, Winning

There’s no substitute for guts.
—Bear Bryant
Topics: Bravery, Courage

I’m not much of a golfer, I don’t have any friends and, all I like to do is go home and be alone, and not worry about ways not to lose.
—Bear Bryant

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