TCU coach Gary Patterson wasn't going to miss Saturday's big night for his school's favorite son, running back LaDainian Tomlinson being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
But he also wasn't going to cheat his team as they prepare for the upcoming season.
So he conducted a scrimmage, graded the film and then hopped on a plan for Canton, Ohio, with plans to return right after the ceremony.
Tomlinson, TCU's all-time leading rusher and two-time All-American, was worth it.
"He's a great guy," Patterson said. "He was a great player but he is an even better person.