You sat for 11 days. You got yourself fired up. You cancelled all plans for Monday. You expressed confidence in your team. You had to endure three hours of abject torture. You had to deal with all of the smack talk from your friends and coworkers. You had to listen to the media talk about how overrated your favorite team is.

That is why I am giving my Sprint Game Ball to you. You have earned it through all you have had to endure.

I can't give it to a player this week. I can only give it to a player who shows up. I didn't see anybody show up in green and white Monday.