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THEY SAID IT
Edited by Jerry Kirshenbaum
November 12, 1979
?Bum Phillips, Houston Oiler coach, assessing the talents of Running Back Earl Campbell: "Earl may not be in a class by himself, but whatever class he's in, it doesn't take long to call the roll."
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November 12, 1979

They Said It

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? Bum Phillips, Houston Oiler coach, assessing the talents of Running Back Earl Campbell: "Earl may not be in a class by himself, but whatever class he's in, it doesn't take long to call the roll."

? Ernie Holmes, former Pittsburgh Steeler tackle, explaining his decision to embark on a professional boxing career: "When Ali put down his gloves and picked up his fork, I put down my fork and picked up my gloves."

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