In recruiting we look for smart guys, ones who are athletically intelligent. We do not necessarily look for guys who can ace a standardized written test, but we look for players who can read and respond to situations quickly and effectively. We also look for poise and maturity. We want a kid that we and his teammates can trust. A …
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When we recruit, the first thing we look for is physical ability of the highest quality. We look for players who can play Notre Dame, Florida, Miami, and Alabama. That is the caliber of athlete we have to have. A player must measure up in terms of size, strength, speed, and so on. That doesn’t mean we totally dismiss a …
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We strongly emphasized throwing the ball deep, as most of our opponents did not believe we could throw the ball deep during a rainstorm. We were playing a rainy bowl game against a team that had led the nation in total defense for eight weeks during the regular season. We passed for six touchdowns. Our opponents did not believe we …
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Communication is the ability to convey one’s intentions, ideas, and facts to others. This sounds like an easy thing to do, but it isn’t. How many times a day does a parent say, “These kids just don’t listen”? How many times a day does a teacher, boss, spouse, or member of the clergy say the same thing? I believe that …
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