Subject: Sports » Football (Page 2)

We get no respect. Everybody we play on the road has made us their homecoming game.

Indiana University football coach & sports commentator

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

Sportscaster: The extra point is no good!

Robert Scott: Then it isn’t an extra point, is it?

I think all uniforms look nice if you've got good players in 'em.

American football coach

He was the only man I ever saw who ran his own interference.

professional football player & coach

I’m really happy for Coach Cooper and the guys who’ve been around here for six or seven years, especially our seniors.

college football player

It does not take a rocket scientist to coach a professional football team, but, of course, I was one of the few who happened to be a rocket scientist.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach

What's the difference between a three-week-old puppy and a sportswriter? … In six weeks, the puppy stops whining.

(1939 – ) American football player & coach

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

American football player

This is good because up until now, the only channel to find 24-hour coverage of the NFL players was Court TV.

(1963 – ) television host & comedian

He may be the only kicker to kick and collect Social Security at the same time.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach

They let you chase girls, they just don’t let you catch them.

Brigham Young University football player

Every time I look up, it seems we're punting.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach

I don’t know. I only played there for nine years.

American football player

Tighten the loose ends and loosen the tight ends.

American football player

The only difference between me and General Custer is that I have to watch the films on Sunday.

College football coach

I'm not surprised. The referee is a fine Catholic fellow by the name of Patrick Murphy.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach

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

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

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

I don't mind starting the season with a bunch of unknowns. I just don't like finishing a season with a bunch of them.

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

The place was so empty, they could have had archery practice.

American football coach