COUNTDOWN TO SHOWDOWN
In the 25 days leading up to college football’s championship game between No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Alabama at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, the Chattanooga Times Free Press is counting down the traditions and memorable moments involving the Irish and the Crimson Tide. Today is No. 14.
Bowl Championship Series 2013When he wasn’t coaching Alabama to a 232-46-9 record with 13 Southeastern Conference championships and six national titles from 1958 to ’82, Paul “Bear” Bryant was providing plenty of memorable quotes.
Whether dealing with players, assistant coaches or his better half, Bryant clung to his viewpoints.
On his players:
“I can reach any kid who doesn’t have any ability as long as he doesn’t know it.”