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He is saying that his main focus while coaching was success on the field, not personal pay. The quote contrasts money with the goal of winning a championship. It presents coaching as being driven by competition and achievement.
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Originally said in English.
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About Bill Cowher
American former professional football linebacker and coach
Bill Cowher is an American former professional football linebacker and coach. Born in 1957, he is best known for leading the Pittsburgh Steelers as head coach for 15 seasons. He began his coaching career as an assistant under Marty Schottenheimer with the Cleveland Browns and the Kansas City Chiefs, and later served as the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator from 1989 to 1991. Named Steelers head coach in 1992, he remained in that role through the 2006 season before retiring. Afterward, he joined The NFL Today as a studio analyst.
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