Motivation looks like text messages containing inspirational quotes from a mother to her daughter. It is a cheesy thing for a mom of a college student to do, but Madison Baier appreciated it nonetheless.
“It’s really funny because she likes to send me Rocky Balboa-themed quotes,” Baier said and laughed. “So she would send me stuff like, “Eye of the Tiger!” Just always telling me to work hard, no matter what.”
Shawn Baier was a constant source of support for her daughter as the Iowa State senior battled yet another injury. But Madison Baier is back playing again for the Cyclones, a realization that seemed distant about two months ago.