IHSAA Student-Athlete Tip of the Week (11/10/25) "Promoting Education Based Athletics in Indiana" This past weekend, Indiana University football pulled off a comeback victory over Penn State in the last minute of the game. In the post-game interview, IU Coach Curt Cignetti credited his 2nd ranked Hoosiers for not giving up. He was proud to say that this team would never give up. We have all heard the cliches-- like play till the final horn, never give up, give it your all--regardless of the score. IU did all of the above. This game, just like many of the IHSAA sectional football games this weekend, could have gone either way. But the mindset that you take as a player and coaching staff can determine the outcome of a game more than you can imagine. In reality, the first plays of a game are just as important as the winning or losing play at the end of the game. That is why each and every play in a team sport is so important. You should never give up or take a win or loss for granted. Play hard until the final gun regardless of the score. Chances are that it will pay off in a big way someday! All content property of Billy Shepherd Sports