University of Idaho president Duane Nellis took time Friday afternoon to stop by the Vandals' football practice and address the team. With his Humanitarian Bowl championship ring proudly displayed, he told the team he was its biggest fan as the told the players, "Being a Vandal is very, very special."

He shared his thoughts about being a Vandal this way:

V is for victory

A is for academic achievement

N is for representing Idaho on the national stage

D is for discipline

A is for achievement

L is for a legacy of leading

S is for success