MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Blake Anderson looked physically exhausted and emotionally drained as he stood inside the Cramton Bowl's Multiplex facility Saturday night.
All of the emotions the Arkansas State University coach carried with him during this taxing season had come rushing back.
As he addressed the media for the final time during the 2019 season after the Red Wolves captured a 34-26 Camellia Bowl victory over Florida International, Anderson was conflicted.
The one person he wanted to share the victory with the most -- his late wife of 27 years, Wendy -- wasn't there.
"All I could think about [was] I wish Wendy was here to be a part of it," Anderson said, doing everything he could to not choke up.