UNI's Klint Carlson talks about the preparation and dedication needed to be both a leader and productive on the court. Dargan Southard/Press-Citizen
CEDAR FALLS, Ia. — There’s a constant line to walk if you're the one who brings the noise, and not everyone can pull it off.
It’s an often tedious balancing act that only certain personalities choose to embrace, a task requiring high levels of respect that must permeate throughout the entire team. The fiery, emotional type regularly shifts gears — from confidence-boosting to towel-waving to ego-checking — perhaps all in a game’s time.