Former Ohio State standout A.J. Hawk knows what it takes to win championships. He played on Ohio State's 2002 national title team and won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers.
So when he types a letter, current players would be wise to read it. Hawk, who last played with the Atlanta Falcons earlier this year, published a letter in The Players' Tribune Wednesday afternoon.
It included advice for current Ohio State players embarking in the playoffs.
From theplayerstribune.com:
I know that’s cliche, but it’s true: remember to enjoy the process. Every part of it.
Don’t get too caught up in all the hype. The truth is, it’s not life or death what you’re doing out there. If you feel anxious or nervous, remember that that’s a good thing. It means that you are passionate about the great spectacle that is college football. Win or lose, all us former players have your back no matter what.
If you do win it all, the championship isn’t going to solve all your problems. Your life will go on. Eventually, you’ll leave Columbus for the real world. You’ll still have all the same little problems. Your life won’t be perfect.
Small correction to Hawk's prose: Ohio State winning the 2016 national title would solve all my problems.
