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"Our whole philosophy was to intimidate the quarterback. We were able to do it. We were pioneers. People still recognize us as, maybe, the best defensive line of all time."
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"I'm proud of being part Cherokee, and I think it's time all us Indians felt the same way."
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"After a few games I knew I was going to be able to compete. The idea of being a star never crossed my mind."
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"Our coach was absolutely out of his head. He must have read Bear Bryant's book. We had 78 players out. The first day 35 quit. Twenty quit the second day. We ended with 17 players. It was depressing."
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