Will Howard on Perseverance, Faith, and Leading Kansas State to a Big 12 Championship

Will Howard shares his journey from recruitment and injuries to committing to Kansas State. He discusses his early challenges, becoming the backup quarterback, and stepping up as a starter. Will reflects on the struggles and self-doubt he faced during his sophomore year, choosing to stay at Kansas State instead of transferring. He highlights his breakthrough performance against Oklahoma State and the lessons learned. The episode delves into Will's confidence, faith, and mentoring role with younger players. He also talks about overcoming personal loss, feeling a greater power during the Big 12 championship, and his pre-game rituals for maintaining calm and focus. (0:00) Early recruitment, injury setbacks, and committing to Kansas State (2:20) First experiences and early challenges at Kansas State (3:51) Competing for and becoming the backup quarterback (5:20) Stepping up unexpectedly as a starter (6:10) Sophomore year struggles, self-doubt, and new competition (8:32) Choosing to stay and compete instead of transferring (9:45) Breakthrough performance against Oklahoma State (11:24) Lessons learned and ongoing challenges (13:22) Building intrinsic confidence and faith (14:52) Mentoring younger players, including Avery Johnson (16:16) Connection with faith and overcoming personal loss (19:18) Feeling a greater power during the Big 12 championship (21:16) Pre-game rituals for calm and focus