American football is more than just a sport; it’s a way of life that ignites the spirits of players and fans alike. Throughout the years, certain quotes have become iconic, inspiring and motivating both those who take the field and those who cheer from the stands.

In this blog post, I’m sharing 25 quotes that are my personal favorites!

The quotes I’m sharing may be from famous football players and coaches, but they are pretty inspiring for any sport, or for many life situations as well.  

Let’s start with these:

Which of these is your favorite?

I have a personal favorite in this group.  Can you guess which one?

And now to count down my top 10, starting with #10, because none of us wants to be famous for the wrong reasons:

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#9, unless “good” is good enough for you:

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#8, to keep your eyes on the prize:

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#7, because you know that practice makes perfect:

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#6, because there is no such thing as a free lunch:

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#5, because no one ever said it would be easy:

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#4, because you need to be ready when opportunity knocks:

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#3, because you have to keep working for it:

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#2, because there is no “I” in team:

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#1, because it’s the great Vince Lombardi (enough said):

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What do you think about these quotes?  Did any of them strike you as meaningful in your life?  Comment below and tell me about it!

If you are on Pinterest, you’ll find all of these quotes and more on my Sports Quotes board.  And quotes make a frequent appearance on my Instagram and Facebook accounts as well.

Carrie

P.S. If you love football quotes and are looking for more, be sure to check out these other “top quotes” posts I’ve done of the years:

25 MORE of the Greatest Football Quotes Ever

And 25 MORE of the Greatest Football Quotes Ever

25 Great Football Quotes To Inspire a Winning Attitude

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