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Paul Petrino: 'Tough as an old work boot'

"Growing up behind my brother and with my dad, with both of their names in our town (Helena), I've always put that pressure on myself," Petrino said. "It was always on me to be a great player when I was growing up. When I first started coaching, because my dad was so successful and my brother was, I've always put that pressure on wherever I'm coaching I expect those guys to be the best.

"It drives me. I think everyone has some kind of fear. My whole life growing up, I had a fear of not being the best. A fear of disappointing our name."

Asmussen

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