Then he goes out and shows them exactly how it's done. It's not that easy to do. Ray puts that into practice. It causes weakness and eventual paralysis and pain in the latter stages.
Treatment generally is aimed at easing discomfort.
The players see him talking with the quarterbacks, being courageous. They see that he is approaching it in a very positive way. Dorr won't discuss his illness publicly. But his players can't say enough about how Dorr's work ethic has influenced them. I won't realize his contributions to my life until then.