Coughlin uses memorable sayings to motivate Giants

Tom Coughlin isn't quite sure when the memorable sayings - the ones from Confucius to Lincoln to Lombardi - became a part of his coaching lexicon. The seeds probably were planted when he was growing up playing football and became a star wingback at Syracuse University. Once he got into coaching, he realized words sometimes could have as profound an impact on players as blocking and tackling. [link]