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An article focused on the impact made by a Valpo coach:
christianitytoday.com/le/2015/october-web-exclusives/leaders-as-coaches.html

Scott didn't play anywhere near his potential yesterday, and while that's been made abundantly clear by several on this forum no one is more aware or more embarrassed by it then him (full disclosure--I'm Scott's dad). He has it in him to make a big bounce, though, for next week's game and however long it takes for Ben to recover. Why? If all of you knew even a portion of how much he's had to overcome just to be able to run on his own legs out onto the field, then you'd appreciate what's inside him--a depth and drive that maybe only his dad will ever truly know. He's come a long way, and yes, he still has a ways to go before playing up to his potential. No matter what's said about him, I'm proud of #12. 

For practice and scrimmages, Scott Staal wears #13 and Dalton Stokes wears #12. In games that will reverse. Had to do with the shirt size of the jersey. Scott played Saturday, Dalton didn't. Great efforts and competition across the roster.

Nice comments about Staal (full disclosure--he's my son). Scott's one of several players who stayed at Valpo this summer and are working out a lot--conditioning, weights, and throwing. It's encouraging to hear how the players believe a big turnaround will happen this year; confidence is the starting point for success.