I read he stated "standard was set," not success. Winning a national championship and winning 30 straight games is a standard, a benchmark. They play games to win, not to showcase various talents. Showcasing talents are byproducts. How many here would rather see QE throw 600 yards last week and Monday night only to lose, (but he had great arm strength!); whereas, he threw for half that and won a national championship? If so, then we have different metrics of standards.
As I posted earlier: Stars shine; champions win championships.