Football Quote Help

09/16/03 | myself

[ILBBACH]

Considering the conservativeness of this site, I'm sure that there are plenty of football fans out there who can answer this question:

Who originally said:

When you get to the end zone, act like you've been there before.

[ILBBACH]

A friend of mine said Marcus Allen, but I thought it was older than that.

[MoJo2001]

I think it was Tom Landry

[Slicksadick]

Tom Landry

[Founding Father]

Woody Hayes or Bear Bryant?

[x1stcav]

Negative on Landry.

Paul Brown.

[nhoward14]

Ummm... I think this brilliant philosophy was first uttered by Tom Landry.

[Slicksadick]

How to Dress
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Dallas Cowboys was America's Team and Tom Landry was the greatest coach on earth. A young receiver playing in his first game caught a touchdown pass. He then broke into a wild victory dance, spiked the ball, and generally carried on for several minutes. When he left the field, Landry motioned him over. ``Son,'' he said, impassive as always, ``This is the Dallas Cowboys. When you get to the end zone, I expect you to act like you've been there before.''
The same rule applies to the clothes you wear during your interview: You should look like you belong there. You are hoping to become these people's colleague, and you should dress the way you would expect them to, if they came to your campus to give a seminar: businesslike but not overdressed. If your clothing is suitable for a formal wedding, it's too dressy for this purpose. Your clothes should not draw attention to themselves; this is not the time to demonstrate your fashion sense or your disdain for convention. Men should wear either a suit or jacket and trousers, a white shirt, and a conservative tie. Women should wear a businesslike suit (skirt or pants) or dress. Jewelry should be discreet.

Finally, remember that you will be on your feet, standing or walking, a great deal, and that generally you will be under stress throughout your interview. Be very careful that uncomfortable shoes or clothes do not undermine your well-being. Fidgeting with a tight collar or a skirt that rides up will distract from your professional image. If you buy new clothes for your interview, make sure they are truly comfortable and wear them -- especially shoes -- before the big event.

[jammer]

Either Barney or Jim Henson, I'm not sure which.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Flannery said the phrase came from a speech that former Dallas Cowboys Tom Landry used to inspire his team during a down-and-out situation: "When you get into the end zone, act like you've been there before."

[Pan_Yans Wife]

Did Jim Henson say it using the Kermit the Frog voice?

[Alberta's Child]

"Take the shortest path to the puck, and arrive there in ill humor." --- Fred Shero

Oh, wait a minute -- that's a hockey quote, not a football quaote. LOL.

[jammer]

How did you know? Did you see the interview?

[JOE6PAK]

Tom Landry, yes. But Rush Limbaugh has used it many times also.

Pure class.

[jocon307]

I don't know, but Rush Limbaugh always quotes it. And it is darn good advice, certainly applicable to situations other than football too.

[JamesWilson]

I think it was Lou Holtz - or else he was quoting another without attribution.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

What's a puck? :)

(My first thought was Puck from a Midsummer Night's Dream!)

[BookmanTheJanitor]

Deion Sanders!

Actually is has been atributed to many coaches including Joe Paterno & Paul "Bear" Bryant, but most of the stuff I've read and heard credits Tom Landry.

PS - Had many occasions to hear Coach Landry speak (mostly at Fellowship of Christian Athletes events). I enjoyed every talk he gave - real inspiring. He was a good man.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

Didn't we all? The cable networks ran it 24/7!

[ILBBACH]

Where did you find that antecdote?

[Hoverbug]

A puck is a round piece of frozen rubber designed to remove teeth.

Hb