A lot of athletes when those injuries happen, they can’t develop that mental toughness and it destroys them, but he overcame it.

Source: https://theathletic.com/5166936/2023/12/29/michael-penix-washington-indiana-emotional-physical-health/

… And yet, he came out there calm and made plays, made that huge run, showed extraordinary toughness, which sort of epitomizes this entire program.”

Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2023/10/27/college-gameday-crew-touts-utahs/

An investment banker, Brian Jennings, emailed Tanner with the suggestion "Spike," because it “ties in with spurs and toughness.”

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/news/how-usc-battled-over-sir-big-spurs-naming-rights/article_c61601f8-ae31-11ed-8eb5-a712551dbdc0.html

Byrne, known around Lupton Baseball Stadium as Nails due to toughness behind the plate, has a 6-2, 220 pound frame.

Source: https://tcu360.com/2023/02/16/tcu-baseball-has-tools-to-increase-power-hit-more-home-runs/

Coach Linder chalked up the win to his team’s collective grit and toughness.

Source: https://bigfoot99.com/sports/wyoming-shifts-gears-in-second-half-to-make-the-win/

Crosby barely ever misses a snap, which says a lot about his toughness.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/football/maxx-crosby-swollen-knee-photo-viral/624736

Despite all that toughness, he also has soft hands.

Source: https://milehighsports.com/denver-broncos-would-benefit-from-more-production-out-of-javonte-williams/

During the course of the Broncos' 2023 season, Head Coach Sean Payton has often referred to the grit, toughness and resilience the NFL requires from its players and teams.

Source: https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-notebook-denver-focused-on-moving-forward-after-loss-earning-critical-wi

Erin Frank is helping the Mustangs on both ends of the court while providing toughness.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/sports/ct-lns-gbk-rankings-st-1214-20231213-i4tn2ejxhrdzddmqcwsgrrfqgq-story.html

Fans were impressed with Ray’s toughness.

Source: https://awfulannouncing.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres-announcer-rob-ray-puck-draws-blood.html

Former star quarterback Anthony Calvillo, now the Alouettes' offensive co-ordinator and quarterback coach, praises Fajardo for his toughness and consistency, as well as his ability to step up into the pocket and get to his third or fourth read.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/montreal-alouettes-look-to-prove-doubters-wrong-and-hoist-an-eighth-grey-cup-7851962

Grimes played 42 minutes and hit three threes on the night, injecting some defensive toughness and floor-spacing the Knicks desperately needed.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/14/julius-randle-on-heat-rebounding-maybe-they-want-it-more-2/

He embodied what our great city stands for, and not by coincidence, what George Halas sought in a player: toughness, intelligence, instincts, passion and leadership.”

Source: https://thecurrent-online.com/news/dick-butkus-cause-of-death/56899/

He’s a good QB and will make a difference, but when it comes to mental toughness or dealing with the media.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/04/25/in-the-end-the-packers-fleeced-the-jets-for-aaron-rodgers/

“He’s a guy that has led us in scoring in the past, but also has the character and the competitive toughness to be defined by winning and doing things the right way.

Source: https://quchronicle.com/80108/featured/strong-second-half-helps-mount-st-marys-knock-off-quinnipiac-as-balanc-reaches-1000/

"He's got an unselfishness about him, he's got a toughness about him."

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/oso-ighodaro-scores-20-points-no-8-marquette-jumps-to-early-lead-in-78-59-win-over-notre-dame

“His toughness was really impressive to me.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/09/27/luis-robert-jr-s-season-ends-as-the-chicago-white-sox-center-fielder-goes-on-the-il-with-a-mild-mcl-sprain/

“I love to see the toughness but not the stupidity.”

Source: https://mndaily.com/275695/sports/no-1-gophers-mens-hockey-sweeps-no-8-ohio-finishes-regular-season/

“I’m honestly learning a lot as I go, but I guess the biggest thing is character, work ethic and toughness.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/09/10/nuggets-g-league-affiliate-ben-tenzer-general-manager-grand-rapids/

In 2022, Mathews continued to showcase his effort and toughness throughout fall workouts as he began to earn opportunities on defense.

Source: https://thepostnewspaper.net/2023/09/02/standing-ready/