Great to be a Husky, not so great to be a Buckeye

Along with thousands of other Americans last night, I watched my Buckeyes experience defeat from USC. I listened as my favorite Buckeye commentator continued to ask the question "how will Jim Tressel ever pick his team back up to finish out the season strong?" So now you are probably wondering where am I going with this? I see this as a learning opportunity for the Buckeyes, much like that of a student who doesn't do well on a large test or project. This is not the end of the world for the Buckeyes. True, they may not have a chance to go to the National Championship, but they can still have a strong season with their heads held high.
When we work with middle school students, it is imperative for us to stress the importance of effort and perseverance. One bad grade does not render the whole quarter lost. Students, and hopefully the Buckeyes, are resilient. We must focus on their strengths and build on that. When we don't do well the first time, we must find the strength to study harder or do something differently in order to achieve our desired end result.
We could blame the refs or missed calls, but when it comes down to it, sometimes we get out played and have to readjust our game plan. This applies to principals, assistant principals, teachers, students, parents, and of course, my dearest Buckeyes.