In the face of adversity, you find out if you're a fighter or a quitter. It's all about getting up after you've been knocked down.
The more I heard that I couldn't make it, the more I was determined to do it. I never liked being told that I'm not good enough to do this or that.
When speaking to young people, I tell them that it is important to make sure that your mind is right, so you will have something to fall back on.
My name is not only Archie Griffin, it's two-time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin. Once you win the award it's with you for the rest of your life, and I realize that and I'm proud of that. It changed my life.
