The important news is not only that Bo Nix is focused, but that he's focused on winning championships.
He's getting a lot of run as a future NFL draft pick and Heisman Trophy candidate, but that's not what's foremost on his mind as he prepares for his last season of college football. A week ago he spoke to Max Chadwick of the website Pro Football Focus and he said, "...One of my ultimate goals right now is to win a championship. It doesn’t matter what kind because championships lead to other championships. I owe that to my team and coaches to do what I have to do to help them win. Team success always ends up in individual success. Ultimately, I want to win a championship for Oregon and go out and do something in college football.”
At 23, he's mature enough to know that team success creates individual success, not the other way around. The leadership and perspective he brings to his fifth year as a college starter will help the Ducks as begin to climb in the polls and pile up wins. With every opponent you take down, the pressure and attention increases. Having a vision for the season and what you want to accomplish can only help.
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