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I'd Say Handling People Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do As A Coach. I've Found Every Time I've Gotten Into Trouble With A Player, It's Because I Wasn't Talking To Him Enough.

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I'd Say Handling People

Lou Holtz

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I'd Say Handling People Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do As A Coach. I've Found Every Time I've Gotten Into Trouble With A Player, It's Because I Wasn't Talking To Him Enough.

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