I quit because I didn't feel like the Detroit Lions had a chance to win. It just killed my enjoyment of the game. Barry Sanders chancedetroitenjoyment Change image and share on social
I'm not better than anyone else. I'm not supposed to be on a pedestal. I've always stayed away from that. Barry Sanders havepedestalstay Change image and share on social
Shortly after the end of last season, I felt that I probably would not return for the 1999-2000 season. I also felt that I should take as much time as possible to sort through my feelings and make sure that my feelings were backed with conviction. Barry Sanders backconvictionend share on social
The Heisman is the biggest award I've ever won. Barry Sanders awardbighave Change image and share on social
I want to thank all of the fans and media who made playing in the NFL such a wonderful experience. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of them. Barry Sanders experiencefanmake Change image and share on social
Running back was always my favorite position. Barry Sanders backfavoriteposition Change image and share on social
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. Barry Sanders adequatefullpotential Change image and share on social
My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel comfortable with this decision. Barry Sanders comfortabledecisiondesire Change image and share on social