“This game is about overcoming adversity,” Sirianni said on Sunday evening. “There are going to be good plays in the game and there are going to be bad plays in the game. There will be good moments in a season and bad moments in a season. It’s about overcoming and embracing the adversity.” Sirianni knows something about adversity.

USAT's Lorenzo Reyes admits it might be time to put some respect on Nick Sirianni's name for coaching his way into the playoffs every season.