ECHO'S from the Men of the Scarlet and Gray
Dear Football Buckeyes
In my football career at Ohio State (’38-’40, Captain in 1940), I have adopted a few words (there are many more) that I believe should be part of your everyday vocabulary and will help you in your challenge to be the best as well as in your marriage and whatever profession you choose as you progress through life.
They are as follows:
- Dedication - This means work! Work! Work! Give it 110 percent
- Respect - ‘Do unto others as you would have them do to you.’ Show honor or esteem to your coach, teammates, teachers, school, community, parents, spouse, profession, and our American flag.
- Actions, Words, Mannerisms, Dress - I believe these are self explanatory.
- Common Sense - Sound, practical judgment.
- Self Control - Over one’s emotions, desires and actions.
- Attitude - A manner of acting, feeling, and thinking that shows ones’ own disposition. Former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz said, “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”
- Smile, Humor, Laughter - These are proven by scientific research to improve your physical condition. What’s good about this, it doesn’t cost you a thing.
- Be Good to People - I believe in accountability.
Go Bucks! Best of Luck.
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