Merlin Olsen Quotes
I was captain and should have set the example. I would lift a minimum of weights. Mine was natural physical strength. I always thought quickness and agility were much more important.
One of life's most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn't do our homework, that we are not prepared.
Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself.
We need to know where we are going and how we plan to get there. Our dreams and aspirations must be translated into real and tangible goals with priorities and time frames.
The winning team has a dedication. It will have a core of veteran players who set the standards. They will not accept defeat.
The basketball coach cut me within two days, so I was back in the pool. I was the first one in the wall after the first 25 yards, but the last one out because I didn't have a flip turn.
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 quit. Twenty quit the second day. We ended with 17 players. It was depressing.
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.
After a few games I knew I was going to be able to compete. The idea of being a star never crossed my mind.
