George Blanda Quotes

George Blanda

Profession : Football Player

Birth : September 17, 1927

It may sound corny to some guys but I still believe after all these years that the game isn't over until the last shot Is fired.

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It's no big deal, starting a game.

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I'll be the judge of when I can't play anymore.

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Some guys are old at 21.

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Playing quarterback you're always going to get booed - eventually.

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I will play as long as I can help a team win.

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The boos and critical words from sports writers affect pros more than anyone else.

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I work hard and relax a lot, too.

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I think it's good to have a little experience around.

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I always considered myself a student of the game of football.

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Back when I was playing I enjoyed studying films, looking for new trends in the game and examining the new players who came along.

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Those soccer style kickers have a difficult time getting the ball up, especially off dirt. They can get the ball up fast enough off artificial surfaces, but when it's on a natural grass surface it's entirely different for them.

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I'd rather be fired than retire.

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I grew up in the game when the pay was low and benefits were non-existent.

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All of the great quarterbacks have been guys who couldn't run a lick - John Unitas, Joe Namath. Sonny Jurgensen - guys who stayed in the pocket.

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There are things you can do to negate a strong pass rush. No matter how strong the rush.

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The world is not going to come to an end because I'm not going to play football anymore.

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I've heard this stuff about a kicker 'losing his leg' ever since I was a rookie, and I can tell you that there is nothing to it. Every time a field goal kicker misses a few, the word gets around that he's lost his leg, meaning his kicking strength.

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I compare field goal kicking to putting in golf. Both demand concentration and confidence. You make four or five good putts in a row and now you have the confidence that you are playing 'em right. It's the same way with kicking. You drive a few through the uprights and then you have convinced yourself that everything you kick should go through.

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