"Every great player I have coached has had. . ." Mike Dikta, New Orleans Saints" . . . a commitment to excellence, a will to excel and a will to win. They were willing to do all they had to do to maximize their talents. 'Effort without talent is a shame, but talent without effort is a tragedy.' The great ones were great off the field also." Fisher DeBerry, Air Force". . . a burning desire to be the best his God-given talents would allow him to become and has been one with great work ethic and a very unselfish attitude." Tom Holmoe, Cal". . . a great passion for the game and a strong desire to make a difference in the game through his play." Mike Bellotti, Oregon". . . the burning desire to not just get by, but to get better&- whether it was in the classroom, in the weight room, or on the field." Dan Reeves, Atlanta Falcons". . . the ability to work hard and never, ever quit!" "The first
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