MUNCIE, Ind. -- With the opening of fall camp this week, the Ball State football program announced its now-annual list of Tough Cardinals.
Three years ago the football staff created the distinction to recognize the nine players who most exemplify the program's eight pillars of "tough" – discipline, effort, attitude, passion, competitive toughness, physical toughness, perseverance and influence on others.
For linebacker Brandon Martin and safety Bryce Cosby, make it 3-for-3.
Those two have heard their names announced for the distinguished honor at the beginning of fall camp each year. Martin, who was No.