In Reply to: What he said. He didn't come here to be average. posted by mh on February 02, 2026 at 11:39:07
There was a previous behind-the-scenes video of Bob Stoops when he was at Oklahoma. He had the players seated in the football "lecture" hall and on each wall was listed All-Americans, Heisman winners, NC winners, etc. And he asked every player to strive and be on one of those walls. He also stated that there was no other reason for any of them and the coaches to be there other than to win a NC. The bar wasn't set at 7 wins, or finishing 2nd in conference or winning 6 games to qualify for a bowl game, etc. It was to WIN a NC! He even went out to the band while practicing and cheerleaders and stated the same and asked for their help! It was a total buy-in!
3 and 4-star guys and athletes no one else wanted just accomplished that at Indiana. They were all there to win games and contend for a NC. I love Cignetti's statement that "look at google, I'm a winner!" That sets the tone!
I haven't been this excited for UCLA Football since the 80's and 90's!