Share & Save
Meaning
The speaker is saying that many things could be said about Ambassador Dan Rooney, especially about how great he was. The second half suggests strong respect for Rooney while also sounding modest or restrained about making the case himself.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Mike Tomlin.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Mike Tomlin
American football coach
Michael Pettaway Tomlin is an American football coach, born in 1972. He is best known for leading the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League from 2007 to 2025, and later becoming an analyst on NBC’s Football Night in America. Over 19 seasons as head coach, Tomlin never finished with a losing record, the longest such run in NFL history. Under his leadership, Pittsburgh made 13 playoff appearances, won eight division titles, reached three AFC Championship Games and two Super Bowls, and won Super Bowl XLIII. At 36, he became the youngest head coach to win the Super Bowl at the time, and he is tied with Chuck Noll for the most regular season wins in franchise history.
More from Mike Tomlin (100 quotes) →Keep reading Mike Tomlin
- “I've always been extremely competitive.”Mike Tomlin
- “Don't be shortsighted. Chase your passions.”Mike Tomlin
- “If we're not helping players develop day-to-day, what are we doing?”Mike Tomlin
- “If changes produce better outcomes or seemingly produce better outcomes, or we feel like it puts us in positi…”Mike Tomlin