Tonight is the national championship game between the Florida State Seminoles and Auburn Tigers. The following are the pre-game leadership quotes leading up to the contest. These insights give us great perspective into what is expected to succeed at the highest level.
- Expect Miracles – “A miracle at its core is a violation of the rules of experience and the laws of nature.” – Tom Rinaldi
- HIgh Achievement Motivation and Low Anxiety – “You want your team to have high achievement motivation and low anxiety.” – Nick Saban
- Expect Greatness – “Where was it written we can’t blow out every team we play?” – Jameis Winston
- Seize Opportunity – “Every high school player and college player dreams of playing in a game like this.” – Saban
- Care About Others – “What separates him (Jimbo Fisher) from all the rest is he is a fantastic play-caller. He plays the game through the quarterback’s eyes. ” – Saban
- Stay Humble – “Regarding the Heisman, who are you is more important than what you do. Don’t let this award change who you are, how you treat people. Let this award be a blessing that you got out and provide leadership and an example so this award means something.” – Saban
- Overcome Adversity – “There’s going to adversity in this game.” – David Pollack
- A Healthy Sense Of Pride – “To get to a national championship you have to have a lot of pride in what you do.” – Tim Taboo
- Change Of Perspective – “You cannot win as an underdog unless the coach convinces you you’re not an underdog.” – Lou Holtz
- Focus – “Stay focused on doing your job. Don’t let the (Heisman) award change how you play.” – Saban
- Consistency – We’re going to keep doing the same things that got us here. – Gus Malzahn
- Simplicity Not Complexity – They only run a few plays but do them from a lot of formations. – Tebow
- Finish Well – “A lot of teams don’t know how to finish.” – Tre Mason
- Know Your Strengths – “The big people (lineman) are the difference in our league.” – Saban
- Prioritize What Is Important – “Jimbo built this team just like we built the team at LSU. We have critical factors, size and speed, at each position.” – Saban
- Be Realistic – “Dreams are never supposed to come true. That’s why their dreams.” – Fisher
- Control Your Environment – “You don’t try to stop him (Winston). You try to control him.” – Tebow
- Be A Compliment Your Teammates – “The thing about this receiving corp (FSU) is that they compliment each other.” – Saban
- Be In Rhythm – “Is he (Winston) going to be in rhythm? That will tell you whether Auburn’s defense has confused him or not.” – Saban
- Have Fun – “Live in the moment. Enjoy this. You’ve worked hard for this. Have fun and live in the moment.” – Johnny Manziel
- Develop A Competitive Spirit – “This is one of the greatest competitors I’ve ever faced in 40 years of coaching.” – Saban on Manziel
- Be Disciplined – “Discipline or lack of discipline will win your lose this game against Auburn.” – Saban
- Make A Difference – “Creative negative plays against Auburn.” – Saban
- Talent Matters – “Players win games and FSU has better players.” – Pollack
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