“We’re more committed, more of a family, more united.  We’re more focused and the confidence is starting to grow.”

“I absolutely refuse to accept failure.  You get players to raise their standards.  It starts off the field.  The first year I listened to how tough I am and that I was going to be a kinder, gentler guy.  That didn’t work.  You make them pay a price and try to bring them together.  I’m just so stubborn that I refuse to compromise.  Sometimes that’s an asset and sometimes it’s a negative.”

“I believe if you create the right attitude, you can win anywhere.  You have to recruit well and attract good leaders.  You need a plan and must follow the plan.  You can win if you are together.  You must have a family atmosphere.”
Comments during the 2000 football season after his University of South Carolina team had beaten two ranked opponents on their way to a perfect 4-0 start.  All this after losing 21 straight games during the previous two seasons!

And remember, it’s all about the relationship.