Who said “On this team, we're all united in a common goal: to keep my job.”?

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It's credited to Lou Holtz, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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APA

“On this team, we're all united in a common goal: to keep my job.” [Quotation attributed to Lou Holtz]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39333-on-this-team-were-all-united-in-a/

MLA

“On this team, we're all united in a common goal: to keep my job.” Attributed to Lou Holtz. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39333-on-this-team-were-all-united-in-a/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“On this team, we're all united in a common goal: to keep my job.” Attributed to Lou Holtz. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39333-on-this-team-were-all-united-in-a/.

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