Paul Bryant’s early coaching …show more content…
After Bryant’s death, heartfelt eulogies describes what he meant to Alabama, to coaching and to his players they made a book called The Legend of Bear Bryant (“Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant”). Bear Bryant always said, “If you believe in yourself and have pride and never quit, you will be a winner” (“Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant”). Paul Bryant helped lead the Crimson Tide to the national championship in 1934 (Dunnavant 162 A). Although he guided the Crimson Tide to the thirteen SEC titles, Bryant stood for more than winning ; he was a role model (“Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant”). Even though the “Bear” liked being a father figure to his players he had to attend being a real grandfather (Dunnavant 162