Barry Sanders Quotes

I’m from Kansas, so there were a lot of vacant lots and open fields to tackle each other in so we could avoid tackling each other on the street. But running on the street and trying not to get taken down on the concrete, that will make you fast, that’s for sure.

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

The Heisman is the biggest award I’ve ever won.

Let’s just win it and go home.

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.

I don’t dream football. I dream the American Dream – two cars in a garage, be a happy father.

Maybe a good rule in life is never become too important to do your own laundry.

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.

Christianity affects your whole life. I feel I’m more competitive, a better player, but off the field is where there is always a battle.

Nothing ever turns out the way people expect it to.

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.

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.