Losing football games is not tough. Being given a full ride to go to a major university and play football, while being pampered with the best coaching staff in the nation and some of the nicest facilities in terms of player development is not tough. Ron Brown's faith and conviction would be better served at almost any other place where life is tougher. He is merely a coach, so he tries to coach.
So if/when you went to college did every student know your name or face? Did the enjoyment of a university, or a state rest on your shoulders? Did every student judge your performance?
Your argument is pure ****, and most people even in their adult lives do not have the pressure and expectations placed on these kids. And yes they are kids.
Most of us would piss our pants in front of 100,000 people on national TV. Pampered or not, what is expected of an NU football player is tough.
I'm not a religious person, but in tough times a man like Ron Brown brings a mature presence, and regardless of whether you agree with his message, faith is a good thing. Faith in team, leadership, diety, yourself can help people stay positive in difficult times.