Football is such one of the most popular sports in the whole world. It is indeed very popular that the sport has generated its own league of fans aside from those who have their own football stars as idols. Throughout the years, the famous lines uttered by such football stars became famous football quotes. They serve inspiration for other persons who are also pursuing their own dreams to become successful in the football field.

Famous football quotes that push a person to strive harder, to persevere, and to be patient can also become one’s motto in life towards success in any endeavor. Make our vast collection of popular football quotes your perfect stop for finding ideal thoughts to ponder on!

“Thanksgiving dinners take 18 hours to prepare. They are consumed in 12 minutes. Half-times take 12 minutes. This is not coincidence.” ~ Erma Bombeck

“The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.” ~ Vince Lombardi

“If my mother put on a helmet and shoulder pads and a uniform that wasn’t the same as the one I was wearing, I’d run over her if she was in my way. And I love my mother.” ~ Bo Jackson

“Success is not forever and failure isn’t fatal.” ~ Don Shula

“The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur.

Football is like life, it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.” ~ Vince Lombardi

“Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.” ~ Paul “Bear” Bryant

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.” ~ Archie Griffin

“If you train hard, you’ll not only be hard, you’ll be hard to beat.” ~ Herschel Walker

Famous football quotes

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.” ~ Vince Lombardi

“You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others.  That’s the mark of a true professional.” ~ Joe Paterno

“For me, winning isn’t something that happens suddenly on the field when the whistle blows and the crowds roar. Winning is something that builds physically and mentally every day that you train and every night that you dream.” ~ Emmitt Smith

“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” ~ Vince Lombardi

“Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it’s so incredible, it’s unbelievable.” ~ Tom Landry

“There’s no substitute for guts.” ~ Paul “Bear” Bryant

“Winning isn’t everything, but it beats anything that comes in second.” Paul “Bear” Bryant

“Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period.” ~ Lou Holtz

“Sure, the home-field is an advantage — but so is having a lot of talent.” ~ Dan Marino

“Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points.” ~ Knute Rockne

“Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.” ~ George Halas

“Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” ~ Vince Lombardi

“I learned that if you want to make it bad enough, no matter how bad it is, you can make it.” ~ Gale Sayers

“Confidence doesn’t come out of nowhere. It’s a result of something… hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.” ~ Roger Staubach

“Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there.” ~ Bo Jackson