I think comparisons are odious.
Don't worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon.
Discipline in football occurs on the field, not off it. Discipline is knowing what you're supposed to do and doing it as best you can.
You know, there's a rule in sports, "Don't do anything great if you can't handle the congratulations."
When you have great players, playing great, well that's great football!
If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.