Boxing has become America's tragic theater.

Boxing has become America's tragic theater.

My sister's expecting a baby, and I don't know if I'm going to be an uncle or an aunt.
(explaining read more

My sister's expecting a baby, and I don't know if I'm going to be an uncle or an aunt.
(explaining to Coach Jim Valvano why he appeared nervous at practice, 1982)

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

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

In my many years of coaching, he is the most focused in terms of the important aspects of his life read more

In my many years of coaching, he is the most focused in terms of the important aspects of his life and his goals. He is a giver, not a getter, and a product of two amazing parents.

I want all the kids to do what I do, to look up to me. I want all the kids read more

I want all the kids to do what I do, to look up to me. I want all the kids to copulate me.
(on being a role model)

I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know read more

I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I'm going where I'm going and I'm already focused on that special place where I find my peace and solitude. Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise... it's a consistent reward for victory!

Spencer's running across field calling out, 'come inside me, come inside me.'

Spencer's running across field calling out, 'come inside me, come inside me.'

If you aren't playing well, the game isn't as much fun. When that happens I tell myself just to go read more

If you aren't playing well, the game isn't as much fun. When that happens I tell myself just to go out and play as I did when I was a kid.

The integrity of the game is everything.

The integrity of the game is everything.