Subject: Sports » Football (Page 14)

Nobody in football should be called a genius; a genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.

American football player & commentator

We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, were just not a very good football team right now.

American football coach

For his salad, you just pour vinegar and oil on your lawn and let him graze.

American football player

[Punter] Bill Bradley kicks them so high and so short you can't run them back; you have to fair catch every one. Us coaches call that the punt of no return.

(1931 – 2012) American college football historian & television commentator

The pads don't keep you from getting hurt. They just keep you from getting killed.

American football player

We’ve broken down the expansion teams and they’ve averaged winning 2.7 games their first year, which to me is rather difficult. I figured out the 2, but the .7 has got me wondering what the hell is going on.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach

If he wanted me to run 26 miles through the hills, I would. If he wanted me to carry water bottles, I would. If he wanted me to get my hair cut like his… well, you have to draw the line somewhere.

American football player

Give each guy on the line an ax.

(1935 – 2012) American football player, sports announcer & actor

It’s weird… people say they’re not like apes; now how do you explain football then?

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

I’m not allowed to comment on lousy officiating.

professional football general manager

It would have been a good pass if Harry had been playing for us.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach

We have a lot of success with a dumb person calling plays. I'm hesitant to have a smart one call them.

(1937 – ) football coach, sportscaster, author & speaker

I made a collect call to the Lions after they drafted me and they wouldn’t accept it.

(1935 – 2012) American football player, sports announcer & actor

I want little conversation and lots of hair on the floor.

(1923 – 2013) American professional football coach

Football coaches walk across the field after the game and pretend to congratulate the opposing coach; baseball managers head right for the beer.

American sportswriter

There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you.

college football coach

Detroit’s so bad this year they might lose their bye week.

(1953 – ) comedian, political commentator and television & radio personality

Our goal is to score 27 points. If we can get two touchdowns and three field goals, we’ve got our 27 points.

(1937 – ) American football coach

The reason women don’t play football is because eleven of them would never wear the same outfit in public.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

I've found that prayers work best when you have big players.

(1888 – 1931) American football player & coach

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