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Far too often in sports, there is an enormous amount of arrogance and cockiness involved. Some certainly would argue that those elements are what make some players great (see Jim McMahon). However, for some reason I love a player or coach that is humble. Maybe the President Benson’s Beware of Pride article I was asked to read each week on my mission is the reason I appreciate humility so much. Maybe it’s just because humble people are more likable. Either way, I was really impressed with the following Anae quote:

“Northern Iowa exposed flaws on our side in the way they pursued and got off blocks, exposed flaws in securing the football,” Anae said.

“We were outcoached by them in basic fundamentals. Nothing is more basic than blocking and securing the football, warding off blocks and stripping the ball loose.”

I love how Anae takes the blame on himself saying that they were outcoached. Let’s hope this lesson in humility translates into great ball security this weekend. If we don’t need it this weekend, we’ll definitely need it next weekend against UCLA.