ups and downs

It would take Riley nearly three years — and plenty of ups and downs — to return to that same place, only this time to have the door slammed shut by No. 7 Oregon in a 42-27 loss that all but eliminated the Trojans’ hopes of a first-ever playoff invite.

You know, the circumstances I grew up in and the ups and downs and the challenges, setbacks or whatever that I've dealt with and to still be here today and in the position I'm in, going strong, still focused, motivated and happy.

“It means so much. I came into the season feeling fatigue. I had a lot of ups and downs.”

“We’re starting to see a lot of the information out there take effect and influence positive behaviors such as savings rates and long-term focus and not having emotional reactions to market ups and downs,” Shamrell said.

The medication has generally helped her 8-year-old’s impulse control, but he still struggles with emotional ups and downs at times.