Tough Quotes for a Tough Game

"Football is a tough sport," said Wally Buono, the Canadian Football League coach with the most wins on his record. "You're going to take hits. You're going to get hurt."

So, as Sunday is Super Bowl day, we turn for words of gridiron wisdom from Vince Lombardi, for whom the Super Bowl trophy is named. Lombardi coached for various teams, including the New York Giants and Washington Redskins, but is best remembered as coach of the Green Bay Packers (1959-67; five league championships).

Lombardi was a most quotable guy, the kind sports writers love.  Here are two famous Lombardyisms:

"Winning isn't everything--it's the only thing."

"We didn't lose the game, we just ran out of time."

A People's Radio Network host, looking ahead to Super Bowl Sunday, said,"It doesn't matter who wins--it's all about the dip." But our crew believes the choice of Super Bowl snacks should have some relevance to the teams, in this case the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers. Residents of Green Bay, Wisconsin, have been dubbed "cheeseheads," which suggests something, but Pittsburgh 's most famous culinary exports are Klondike Bars and Heinz Ketchup. However, Pittsburgh is in the same state as Philadelphia, so, in consultation with Sports Oracle George Holgate, we have determined that the appropriate dish for Super Bowl Sunday is----Philly Cheese Steak! 

Eat hearty, and may you win big.  (Unless you just run out of time.)