I never use the word 'hero' in sports. Hero is way above 'star.' I save 'star' for sports. Sports is entertainment; that's all it is. Bud Grant entertainmentherosave Change image and share on social
Being cold is not debilitating. We learned that from the Eskimos. They could be cold, and they could function. And you could function better when you're cold than when you're hot. I mean, hot, you become overheated, and, you know, you lose energy. If you're cold, you could function being cold. Now, frozen is different. Bud Grant colddebilitateenergy share on social
The quarterback is the most vulnerable one on the field. He's in an awkward position a lot of times when he throws the ball. So he does have to be protected. You lose a quarterback, you're in trouble. I don't know if they can make it too safe. I think health becomes an issue. Bud Grant awkwardballfield share on social
'Monday Night Football' has the good and the bad points. The bad point is you have to wait around all day, and it disrupts your schedule for the next week. Now you have one less day to prepare for the following week. Bud Grant baddaydisrupt share on social
If you're a coach, you've got to have a lot of confidence in what you're doing. Your egos are so large that you know it all anyway if you're a coach. Bud Grant coachconfidenceego Change image and share on social
I happened to be in a position in Superior where I could play three sports, and when I came to Minnesota, I had the understanding they would allow me to play three sports. Kids now don't have the same amount of time. You have coaches that think baseball is 10 months a year. Hockey is 11 or 12 months a year. Bud Grant amountbaseballcoach share on social
Legislators are interested in their pet projects, getting re-elected, and popularity contests. Bud Grant contestelectinterest Change image and share on social
Now, with Annie gone, I'm looking for a new dog. I have a lot of duck hunting planned, and I can't imagine doing it without a dog. I'm 84, so I won't get a puppy. Bud Grant anniedogduck Change image and share on social
Some of the most innovative things in football I see at high school games. It's not the play - it's when you run it. The right time. Bud Grant footballgamehigh Change image and share on social
We never had anybody who froze to death playing football. You probably had somebody who died from heat stroke playing football. Bud Grant deathdiefootball Change image and share on social