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As this long, candid monologue wound down, Jones closed with a reflection on the unpredictable nature of college athletics. “You never know,” he said, alluding to Penn State’s upcoming games, like the crucial clash with Iowa and the potentially decisive showdown in Columbus. He emphasized that despite setbacks, surprising victories are possible—if the team can find a spark, a twist of fate—though he remains skeptical that the current culture can produce it.
He left listeners with a poignant plea: don’t let the sport define your life. Instead, cherish the moments, the relationships, and the simple joys—like walking your dog—because “none of this matters as much as we think it does.”