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I believe this with all my heart: The greatest coach of all time in my eyes is my mom. She's instilled in me a toughness and a perseverance and just a never-quit mentality, and I thank her every day for providing me, for what she sacrificed her life for.

I am an honest, God-fearing man who is intensely dedicated to being the best person I can be on and off the football field.

I'm the seventh chancellor at Vanderbilt; Bobby Johnson is the 25th head football coach. That shows a lack of commitment to attract and retain.

I had massive admiration for lots of players. Richard Hill would be up there, along with Martin Johnson.

I've really gained an appreciation for what coaches do since I returned to the NFL.

It's funny, because when I went down to the combine for the interviews with teams, Charles Haley is the name that came up a lot as a comparison to the way I play. A lot of people said that I reminded them of him, and that's a great honor.

I wish my teammates, coaches and the entire Lions organization all the best.

During the course of my football and business careers, I have had the great honor of meeting and associating with many outstanding leaders.

Lovie Smith and I are not only the first two African-Americans but Christian coaches showing that you can win doing it the Lord's way and we're more proud of that.