Quotes by Johnnie Jones

“The score made it look easy, but it was a fight. After every touchdown we said: Zero, zero. Zero, zero because we couldnt lose focus.”

“When we tax ourselves as a society we create our society.”

“The seniors, we played on an 8-3 team and didnt go to a bowl. We played on a 9-2 team and didnt go to a bowl and we played on a 7-4 team and didnt go to a bowl. So we decided there is no way we are spending the holidays at home again this year.”

“Its just a big family.”

“They all blend in together, and that shows us by example. As players, we talk, and we might see something from a different angle about the offense, help each other out. Were all on the same team, and not just on Saturdays. Its just a big family.”

“Even though we lost, I still look at it like Im a winner. Its always going to be remembered. We made it to a bowl game when everyone projected us to go last in the conference.”

“Parents, once they trust you with their children and you do a good job with their children, then they see you as a resource.”

“All those things to make them better students and better citizens.”