COACH: Alright, fellas, take a knee. You’ve been workin’ real hard in spring practice. I know I’ve been riding you hard, and I’m sure there’s plenty of places you’d rather have been, but I haven’t heard a complaint from one of you. I’m proud, real proud. We’re seeing some real development here, and I think we’re going to shock some people this fall. A conference title’s just the beginning - we’re going to be right up there in the playoff chase.
PLAYERS: [murmured hurrah]
COACH: I know I can have a reputation as a bit of a hard-ass, but I’m so pleased with what you’ve been showing lately, that I’ve arranged for a special surprise.