Ryan Willis had just been driven into the ground by Emmanuel Ogbah, as one of the nation's best defenders reminded Kansas' true freshman just how difficult it can be to play quarterback in the Big 12.
Yet it was Willis response to the hit that gives a glimpse of the trait that helped the rise from the bottom of Kansas' depth chart to one of the bright spots in an otherwise forgettable Jayhawks season.
As the referee put out a hand to help the young quarterback to his feet, Willis gave him a high-five instead.