Archie Griffin Quotes

United States, American Football Player
August 21, 1954

Archie Mason Griffin (born August 21, 1954) is a former American football running back. Griffin played seven seasons in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals. He is college football's only two-time Heisman Trophy winner. Griffin won four Big Ten Conference titles with the Ohio State Buckeyes and was the first player ever to start in four Rose Bowls.

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.

Archie Griffin
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.

Archie Griffin
- Good
- Determined

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.

Archie Griffin
- Proud
- Winner
- Award
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.

Archie Griffin
- Mind
- Fall
- Young People