"There's tough, and then there's Dan Campbell."

“I think about those times with Dan, and he just never ever complained,” Kitna said. "Like to have to wear a brace on your elbow and not be able to straighten your arm and block people out, but still just kicking people’s tail, you just know there’s tough and then there’s Dan Campbell.

Good stuff in here …

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Another gem from Kitna …

"I truly think Dan would’ve been one of those guys that would’ve played as long as he could for free. Like, he just loves ball.

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Such a good read. Thank you for posting it.

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I once owned a POS white Chevy pickup also.

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Great read! lol “Robocop” how am I just hearing this for the first time???

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Hold on…turns out someone actually talked to Jon?

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This is hilarious…

Perhaps the most notable memory of Campbell and Betsy came when a recruit’s visit went badly.

“We were hosting a recruiting trip for somebody that came in, and me and Dan were taking the guy out. And the guy is like, ‘I really like it here, but I think I’m going to go to the University of Texas.’ Dan just pulled the truck over, kicked him out of the truck and we left,” Lechler said, laughing.

"He’s like, ‘You got to go, you’ve got to get out.’ I thought Dan was going to drive like a mile down the road, then turn around and go get him, but we neve

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Poor guy hating life and wanting to die at the Metallica concert but didn’t want to tell Dan :joy:

Hilarious story :crazy_face:

What a great life lesson on holding your cards close to your vest.

Situational awareness is as important in life as it is on the gridiron.

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