@scotter810 every time you take the field, step up to the starting line, or enter the competition it's an act of bravery. A mediocre participant always finishes ahead of someone who was afraid to start.
Sorry...high school coach here (not football), so forgive my sermon.
Also, fwiw, there's a kind of bravery in daring to achieve at an elite level that's hard for most of us mere mortals to understand. I don't fault him for calling his team brave, even if he meant it differently than I might.
@PoliPhiNosaur sorry, but I just see people risking their lives to rescue someone like fireman brave. risking your life for highschool or college sports seems a bit nutty.
@PoliPhiNosaur I see your point, my nephew played O-line for the bullafo college bulls, he could have probably went on pro but didn't want to risk his health. His little brother got rocked a few times at Grand valley State in Michigan and felt like he shouldn't play anymore. it's kind of personal to me
@scotter810 amusingly, you just named my (GVSU) and my wife's (SUNY Buffalo) alma maters.
@PoliPhiNosaur LOL small world!
@scotter810 well, as someone who has suffered through long-term side effects from head injuries from years of wrestling, I can sympathize with the personal connection to the problem.
Also, as someone who has tried to safely coach sports where injuries a real risk, I can sympathize with the risks atident-athletes take on.
Luckily golf was always my main sport and boys and girls golf are the only sports I still coach, while my wife coaches boys and girls tennis.
@PoliPhiNosaur *buffalo