Barry Sanders Quotes - Page 2

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• I want to thank all of the fans and media who made playing in the NFL such a wonderful experience. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of them.

  Barry Sanders

  Football, Media, Nfl

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• I don’t want to get too detailed into it, but when you’re a good high school running back, you can almost be whatever type of runner you want to be. If you’re a good size and a good athlete, you can be whatever type of runner you want.

  Barry Sanders

  Running, Athlete, School

  "Barry Sanders talks 'NCAA 13' cover". Interview with Jon Robinson, www.espn.com. April 17, 2012.

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• I just felt like I had run out of steam. I just felt like it was my time.

  Barry Sanders

  Running, Steam, My Time

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• I don't know the right way to retire.

  Barry Sanders

  Way, Retiring, Right Way

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• If I could start with anybody, I would initially draft Tom Brady. Then I would go get Ray Lewis, and then maybe an offensive lineman, or somebody like Adrian Peterson.

  Barry Sanders

  Rays, Offensive, Lineman

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• As a kid, I played my share of football in the street or in a vacant lot. When we were playing in the street, it was more touch football, so we didn't hit each other into cars.

  Barry Sanders

  Football, Kids, Car

  "Barry Sanders: 'Mr. 99'". Interview with Jon Robinson, www.espn.com. July 31, 2009.

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• I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do in school, but I definitely didn't have adequate time to reach my full potential as a student.

  Barry Sanders

  School, Full Potential, Adequate

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• Shortly after the end of last season, I felt that I probably would not return for the 1999-2000 season. I also felt that I should take as much time as possible to sort through my feelings and make sure that my feelings were backed with conviction.

  Barry Sanders

  Sports, Feelings, Lasts

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• Individual goals never meant that much to me. The Heisman is no exception.

  Barry Sanders

  Goal, Individual Goals, Individual

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• As a kid, I played my share of football in the street or in a vacant lot.

  Barry Sanders

  Football, Kids, Nfl

  "Barry Sanders: 'Mr. 99'". Interview with Jon Robinson, www.espn.com. July 31, 2009.

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• I really love peace and quiet.

  Barry Sanders

  Nfl, Quiet, Peace And Quiet

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• You can look at everything from pre-Heisman to post-Heisman, and I think that’s why it ranks up at the top, because before then, I didn’t even think I was good enough to be a professional ballplayer.

  Barry Sanders

  Thinking, Looks, Good Enough

  "Barry Sanders talks 'NCAA 13' cover". Interview with Jon Robinson, www.espn.com. April 17, 2012.

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• It was a wonderful experience to play in the NFL, and I have no regrets. I truly will miss playing for the Lions. I consider the Lions' players, coaches, staff, management and fans my family. I leave on good terms with everyone in the organization.

  Barry Sanders

  Sports, Regret, Player

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• Running back was always my favorite position.

  Barry Sanders

  Running, Nfl, My Favorite

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• The Heisman is the biggest award I've ever won.

  Barry Sanders

  Awards

  "Barry Sanders talks 'NCAA 13' cover". Interview with Jon Robinson, www.espn.com. April 17, 2012.

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• According to the United Nations' latest count, of the approximately 3,000 languages spoken in the world today, only some 78 have a literature. Of those 78, a scant five or six enjoy a truly international audience.

  Barry Sanders

  Literature, World, Today

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• I wish my teammates, coaches and the entire Lions organization all the best.

  Barry Sanders

  Organization, Wish, Lions

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