You know, I'm fairly intelligent, but I don't think my grades reflected that. Barry Sanders fairlygradeintelligent Change image and share on social
As a kid, I played my share of football in the street or in a vacant lot. Barry Sanders footballkidlot Change image and share on social
Nothing ever turns out the way people expect it to. Barry Sanders expectpeopleturn Change image and share on social
You can look at everything from pre-Heisman to post-Heisman, and I think that's why it ranks up at the top, because before then, I didn't even think I was good enough to be a professional ballplayer. Barry Sanders ballplayergoodheisman Change image and share on social
It was a wonderful experience to play in the NFL, and I have no regrets. I truly will miss playing for the Lions. I consider the Lions' players, coaches, staff, management and fans my family. I leave on good terms with everyone in the organization. Barry Sanders coachexperiencefamily share on social
Happiness does not come from football awards. It's terrible to correlate happiness with football. Happiness comes from a good job, being able to feed your wife and kids. I don't dream football, I dream the American dream - two cars in a garage, be a happy father. Barry Sanders americanawardcar share on social
My mother was a huge influence on me. She was a living example of what a Christian should be. Her conviction, her discipline. She would rather see other people happy than herself. Barry Sanders christianconvictiondiscipline Change image and share on social
Anyone who has played the game professionally, you're always taught that the ball is the most important, most precious thing, so when the ball hits the ground, it's always a mad scramble. It's amazing how many times there is a fumble, and the person who recovers it initially doesn't walk away with the ball. Barry Sanders amazeballfumble share on social
Christianity affects your whole life. I feel I'm more competitive, a better player, but off the field is where there is always a battle. Barry Sanders affectbattlechristianity Change image and share on social