“At the end of the week, when we sat down to dinner, all eyes went to the trays on the table, where browned-to-perfection mini corn dogs cuddled up against a variety of dipping sauces. “This is the best thing that’s ever happened to me.” A lineman wiped a tear from his eye. “It’s like Christmas,” I said, all choked up. “I love you, Coach.” The quarterback’s bottom lip quivered. We dove into the pile of savory sausages, watched NFL football, and forgot our aches, pains, and camp struggles.” InspirationFootballNflStrugglesAthlete QuotesAthletes And AttitudeFootball CampFootball Camp Quotes Book:First and Goal: What Football Taught Me About Never Giving Up Source: First and Goal: What Football Taught Me About Never Giving Up