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Bear: The Hard Life and Good Times of Alabama's Coach Bryant

Bear: The Hard Life and Good Times of Alabama's Coach Bryant is a comprehensive biography that delves into the personal and professional life of Bear Bryant. The book covers his early years, his rise to prominence as a coach, and his lasting impact on the sport of football. It provides insights into Bryant's coaching philosophy, his relationships with players and colleagues, and the challenges he faced throughout his career. more

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Bear Bryant
Bear Bryant

Bear Bryant, a legendary American football player and coach, was born on September 11, 1913, and passed away on January 26, 1983. Known for his exceptional tactics and leadership, he coached several college football teams and achieved great success throughout his career. more

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“But what I didnt want to have happen, and I made this clear to Jeremy (Florida AD), if I am able to go coach, I want to coach at one place, the University of Florida. It would be a travesty, it would be ridiculous to all of a sudden come back and get the feeling back, get the health back, feel good again and then all of a sudden go throw some other colors on my shirt and go coach? I dont want to do that. I have too much love for this University and these players and for what weve built.”

“I remember when I was coaching down at Florida, we would always lose kids in recruiting battles to Clemson. I would tell my coaches that we shouldn't be losing kids to Clemson. Charlie Strong responded ‘coach have you ever actually been to Clemson?’ I hadn’t but I’ll tell you what, I’ve been here now and I get it. This is an exceptional, special place.”