These awards are not single season achievement awards, but rather reward coaches for a cumulative career of accomplishments, not necessarily all of which take place on the court or field.

DiMaggio was the greatest all-around player I ever saw. His career cannot be summed up in numbers and awards. It might sound corny, but he had a profound and lasting impact on the country.

We have potential. Who needs medals? I'd rather have potential than medals any day.

If I were to be selected for induction, it would be the most meaningful individual achievement of my athletic career. I came into the NFL wanting nothing more than to win a championship. My career unfolded in a way that exceeded all expectations and I am grateful to those who helped me along the way and shared in that success.

It's certainly a nice thing to have, being the reigning premiers - a nice achievement to have in your football career.

It's certainly a nice thing to have, being the reigning premiers, a nice achievement to have in your football career.