Forged by fire.
That's how it was for the members of Ball State's senior class when they began their careers four years ago. Forced to sink or swim, the group came through adversity stronger and is now better for it as players and as brothers.
After taking their share of lumps early in their careers, they are now leading an experienced Ball State team that was on the cusp of a major breakthrough last fall and is eager for more now that the 2020 season is set to kick off.
"Losing is always going to either bring you closer together or pull you apart," now-senior receiver Justin Hall said.