Bud Wilkinson Quotes & Sayings

Football, in its purest form, remains a physical fight. As in any fight, if you don't want to fight, it's impossible to win. — Bud Wilkinson

You can motivate players better with kind words than you can with a whip. — Bud Wilkinson

Remember, 'Rome was not built in a day.' Instant success is never possible. Competence results only from sustained, consistent, self-disciplined effort over an extended period of time. — Bud Wilkinson

Confidence is the invisible cement that binds a team together. — Bud Wilkinson

Every game is an opportunity to measure yourself against your own potential. — Bud Wilkinson

Morale and attitude are fundamentals to success. — Bud Wilkinson

We compete, not so much against an opponent, but against ourselves. The real test is this: Did I make my best effort on every play? — Bud Wilkinson

If you are going to be a champion, you must be willing to pay a greater price. — Bud Wilkinson

The quality of your play never counts as much as the quality of your effort. — Bud Wilkinson

Losing is easy. It's not enjoyable, but it's easy. — Bud Wilkinson

Morale and attitude are the fundamentals to success. — Bud Wilkinson

The man who tried his best and failed is superior to the man who never tried. — Bud Wilkinson

If a team is to reach its potential, each player must be willing to subordinate his personal goals to the good of the team. — Bud Wilkinson

Play against the Game, not your opponent. — Bud Wilkinson