One of my favorite proverbs is this: “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” I think it’s especially true when applying this to sports or, really, any team in any industry. When the media covers sports teams, it’s natural that the stars and key contributors get the most attention. Just like the heads of companies do, they get the glory when things go well and receive the blame when their organization fails or falls short. However, every successful group needs every member contributing in a positive way, no matter how big or small.
College sports are different than professional sports in many ways, but one aspect I love are the many stories over the years of walk-ons making an impact in multiple sports.