We've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there ...

It's August. Football training camps are in full bloom. But everyone has a long way to go.

If you don't believe me, click on any of these links and find the quotes I've listed here.

Connecticut Coach Randy Edsall: "We got a long way to go."

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer: "We don't have a smart football team right now, and we're not very good on defense. We have a long way to go before we get better."

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Tim Tebow: "I have a long way to go."

Utah State Coach Gary Andersen: "(His team's first scrimmage) was a good start but we have a long way to go."

Seattle Seahawks rookie receiver Golden Tate: "It's getting better, but I have a long way to go.”

Florida State senior defensive back Ochuko Jenije: "We have a long way to go. We have still got three weeks before Samford. We still have a long way to go but as of right now we are doing pretty good."

Boston College quarterback Dave Shinskie: "We have a long way to go. We're starting out pretty good, but we have a long way to go. I'm excited for this year."

New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick: " ... we have a long way to go as a team and that goes for every individual and every coach."

Jerry Reed from the song "Eastbound and Down" "We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there. I'm east bound, just watch ol' 'Bandit' run."