Yesterday we got our first real look at the bling that Jimbo Fisher's program hauled in, and this morning cameras take you inside the meeting room as the rings are handed out. Some programs may just hand out their rings and let the players enjoy them, but Fisher used the opportunity to teach his guys something.
Fisher obviously understands that getting to the top is one thing, but staying on top is a whole new hurdle. Before the players received their rings, Fisher took the opportunity to put things in perspective for them as they try to duplicate the feat in 2014.
"The first thing that I want you to do when you put it on...I want you to think about the teamwork that you had and the camaraderie that you had, the family atmosphere that you had, and the sacrifices that you had to make to get it."
"You can't ever lose the desire and drive and habits that got you that ring."
While rings certainly aren't the top motivating factor for players to achieve the pinnacle, having the biggest championship ring that Jostens has ever made certainly doesn't hurt.
"When you put that on, you become a member of a fraternity where there are very few. And you know what? You can't just be given it, you have to earn your way in." Fisher told his guys.