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“no doubt, the early traumatic shocks that young hardy brown experienced had a permanent impact on his future development and capacity to deal with the real world.... the years with the mighty mites within the orphanage setting, a term that we seldom see in modern society, provided him with a safe and non-threatening enclave with which to develop. certainly, the competitive, action-oriented game of football, as meshed with positive team experiences, added to the supportive culture.”
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“This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for good. What I do today is very important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever. Leaving something in its place I have traded for it. I want it to be a gain, not loss—good, not evil. Success, not failure, in order that I shall not forget the price I paid for it.”
― The Junction Boys: How Ten Days in Hell with Bear Bryant Forged a Champion Team
― The Junction Boys: How Ten Days in Hell with Bear Bryant Forged a Champion Team
“had been taught long ago never to whimper or moan or to blame someone else for his troubles. Life is tough, so accept the consequences. With the good also comes the bad, and vice versa.”
― Twelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football
― Twelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football
“Our football budget,” he said, “is the change you are carrying around in your pants pocket.”
― Twelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football
― Twelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football
“Russell knew that football could jump-start a life. Football had been his ticket off the farm. Football would eventually help the orphans navigate these tough times.”
― Twelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football
― Twelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football
“But the Mites had become like a magnet to anyone looking for something to cheer about. They were a reason to live during the Great Depression.”
― Twelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football
― Twelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football
