Listening to the local radio show today, I heard a good one from Lou Holtz as told by "Rocket Ismail" back in the day as Holtz was HC of ND. After the pregame fight of the Miami Hurricanes and the Irish at the famous "Catholics vs. Convicts" game at South Bend, both teams were seperated and sent to their respective locker rooms. Holtz told his team this.."Men, we will win todays game. But if one more fight breaks out, no one better lay one hand on Jimmy Johnson, y'all save him for me!"
And one more from Jim Thorpe during the 1912 Olympics in Sweden. The King of Sweden decreed that as each countries flag bearer walked past his box at the stadium they lower their flag as a sign of respect. Only the United States and their flag bearer (Thorpe)defied the request...Thorpe responded with.."This flag lowers for no earthly king."
Doesn't have to be sports related...I know Churchill had some great ones...just wanted to see what stuff you guys had.
edit. Here's one from Churchill..."You can always count on the Americans to do the right thing...after they have tried everything else."
And one more from Jim Thorpe during the 1912 Olympics in Sweden. The King of Sweden decreed that as each countries flag bearer walked past his box at the stadium they lower their flag as a sign of respect. Only the United States and their flag bearer (Thorpe)defied the request...Thorpe responded with.."This flag lowers for no earthly king."
Doesn't have to be sports related...I know Churchill had some great ones...just wanted to see what stuff you guys had.
edit. Here's one from Churchill..."You can always count on the Americans to do the right thing...after they have tried everything else."
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