Two games into his stay at SMU, offensive tackle Chad Pursley went through a coaching change, from June Jones to Tom Mason.
After 22 games at SMU, Pursley had seen two wins.
Pursley did not play in 2016 because of a torn knee ligament. He has missed four starts this season because of various physical ailments.
In five years at SMU, Pursley has played for four head coaches.
If there were an award for dogged determination, the resilient Pursley would be a top contender. He made it through some hard times and kept coming back for more.