14 Hall Of Fame Leadership Quotes From Brian Urlacher

Tonight former Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  The following are just some of his accomplishments:

• 2000 NFL Defensive Rookie Of The Year
• 2005 Defensive Player Of The Year
• 5-Time All-Pro
• 8-Time Pro Bowler

The following are 14 Hall Of Fame Leadership Quotes From Brian Urlacher:

1. I think I knew Brian Urlacher was going to be in the Hall of Fame the first time I coached him in practice. – defensive coordinator Bob Babich
2. He was the type of player that could take over a whole game by making a single play that could change the whole direction the game was going. –  Babich
3. Brian never wanted it to be about Brian.  It was always about his teammates.  It was always about the game.  It was always about winning. – Babich
4. I love everything about football.
5. Football has provided for me everything I have in life.
6. The values taught for me by my mother were reinforced by football.
7. When my personal life was good I played at a much higher level.
8. My mother was the hardest working person I’ve ever known.
9. My mother epitomized unconditional love.  She also epitomized unconditional discipline.
10. I hope over my 13 seasons I pray I made you Bears fans proud.
11. This is my legacy moment.
12. As I player I just wanted to be remembered as a good teammate.  That’s it.
13. I competed to be my best.  It wasn’t just about the conquest.  It was about the challenge.
14. I was a football player.  That was my job but not who I am.  I am a husband, a father, a provider.

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