Confidence comes from hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.
Winning isn't getting ahead of others. It's getting ahead of yourself.
I think it's a natural rivalry because of the close proximity of the schools. I'm happy to see that Maryland and Navy are finally playing again.
Unlike other major sporting events, such as the World Series or the NBA Finals or the Masters, it's a one-day event. You crown the champion that day.
All of us get knocked down, but it's resiliency that really matters. All of us do well when things are going well, but the thing that distinguishes athletes is the ability to do well in times of great stress, urgency and pressure.