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United States goalie Drew Commesso (29) makes a save on Finland’s Roni Karvinen, right, as Ian Moore (2) defends during first period of an exhibition game in Edmonton, Alberta, on Dec. 23, 2021, before the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament. (JASON FRANSON/AP)

“Belief in yourself, belief in your coaching staff, belief in our style of play, belief that Loyola is a really good program,” Valentine said. “And then trust it. Believe in it and also trust it when you’re out there. Whether that’s trust in your teammates, whether that’s trust in yourself, trust in your work, trust that the coach is going to put you in the best position.”

Growing up as the son of an accomplished NFL player — his dad, Maurice, played seven seasons with the New York Giants and one for the Colts — Carthon was an admitted amateur draftnik, recording the annual event and buying draft magazines whenever possible. From a young age, he was fascinated with how teams are built. His father was also an NFL assistant coach for seven franchises, able to offer valuable perspective on league dynamics.

Portrait of Marni Yang in the library at Logan Correctional Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Lincoln, Illinois. Yang is serving a double life sentence for the murder of Rhoni Reuter and her unborn child. Yang’s case is currently being appealed by defense attorney Jed Stone. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune) (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)

“For a guy who’s 27, for almost 20 years of my life I played basketball in the winter, I’ve been structured, wired from January, December I’m playing basketball and competing and playing,” Caruso said. “So to not have that was a struggle for me, but I’m glad to be back, watching games and playing games in person and not at home.

The Blues game in St. Louis, originally set for Jan. 30, was one of the games the league shifted. Keeping that date would’ve meant the Hawks played three games within four days, something no longer necessary now that the Olympic break isn’t a factor.

This undated file photo provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. The University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with hundreds of people who say they were sexually assaulted by the former sports doctor at the school. (Robert Kalmbach/AP)

“It made me stronger mentally — and I’ve thought I’ve always been pretty strong mentally — but it kind of got me to a different level, a different mindset,” Grandal said of his 2021 season. “For me, the work is not done until it’s done. And once it’s done, we’re going to look to figure out how we can make it better.

“I think the set of mixed feelings is about, ‘Wow, this person who said such a horrible thing is coming to campus and expects us to welcome him with open arms?’ That was the first feeling,” London said. “A little bit held back and reserved, like, do I really want to interact with this person? The other feeling is, ‘OK, he’s here to make change. He’s here to correct himself, show he actually cares and he’s not just saying he’s sorry.’”

Cutler was with the Bears from 2009-2016. General manager Jerry Angelo traded for him, Phil Emery signed him to a massive extension and Pace co-existed with him for two seasons before cutting him. Cutler played for head coaches Lovie Smith, Marc Trestman and Fox and had six offensive coordinators in Chicago — Ron Turner, Mike Martz, Mike Tice, Aaron Kromer, Adam Gase and Dowell Loggains.