Our emotions hold power. How we decide to channel them can be a game changer . On November 4, USC lost to Washington 52-42. After the game, star quarterback for the “Trojans,” Caleb Williams was seen running into his mother’s arms in the stands. Even after being responsible for four touchdowns, his team had lost the game. So, we got to witness visceral emotion in Williams weeping in his mother’s arms. In a vicious sport like football, it isn’t often that you see men cry. If it isn’t injury-related, it’s pretty rare. The emotions that you see most associated with that sport are aggression, anger, and happiness. But most people involved in sports have a competitive fire. It’s what’s necessary for these athletes to reach the heights that they do. What we saw in that moment with Williams was just that. He has a will to win. And in this current sports climate, having the raw desire to compete is special. College sports is a lucrative business, as is professional sports. Athletes’ fire...
