Boxers will tell you that their legs scream at them in the late rounds.
Their hands turn to sandbags.
Doubt sets in.
Cus D’Amato, the legendary trainer, compared the late-round emotions of a fighter to fire.
“They can cook your food and keep you warm,” he said once, “or they can burn your house down.”
Oregon cooked in the second half on Saturday at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks beat a Chip Kelly offense, overcame a terrific performance by Aidan Chiles, and walked off, 34-26 winners.
So why did I think about the words of a Catholic nun after the game?