Spring Practice

[FUBeAR]

I know CCH has his reasons but I feel for the players and coaches practicing in 20 something degree weather at 6AM Just don't see how those conditions are conducive for learning and getting things accomplished. It supposed to be even colder next week.

We won (at least) 4 SoCon Championships (‘80-‘83) following Spring Practices held during “Winter Term” (Jan & Feb). Coach Sheridan instituted it & Coach Hendrix played on each of those Teams. I’ll go with their judgement & the evidence vs. Coach apaladin’s opinion on this matter.

PS - I froze my purple paladini off during 6 “Spring Practices” (4 as a Player & 2 as a GradAsst Coach) held during “Winter Term.” Can’t say that I loved it, but I did love WINNING!

[The Jackal]

They'll be alright.

It's character building.

[Fred Garvin]

I know CCH has his reasons but I feel for the players and coaches practicing in 20 something degree weather at 6AM Just don't see how those conditions are conducive for learning and getting things accomplished. It supposed to be even colder next week.

We won (at least) 4 SoCon Championships (‘80-‘83) following Spring Practices held during “Winter Term” (Jan & Feb). Coach Sheridan instituted it & Coach Hendrix played on each of those Teams. I’ll go with their judgement & the evidence vs. Coach apaladin’s opinion on this matter.

PS - I froze my purple paladini off during 6 “Spring Practices” (4 as a Player & 2 as a GradAsst Coach) held during “Winter Term.” Can’t say that I loved it, but I did love WINNING!

It's cold at 6AM and its cold at 3 PM......I also froze plums off during "Spring " practice and hated every second of it....but we could whip anyone......the tobacco chewing HC who was 30 miles west still marvels about the practice habits of Coach Sheridan

[MNORM]

Those young QBs have some valuable experience under the belt. I believe we will see great strides with them this year. I think our OL will start looking like the bunch we knew we would eventually have with CCH.

Slight correction, Grainger has some experience. Sisson, virtually none. Talking about game experience. I know CCH has his reasons but I feel for the players and coaches practicing in 20 something degree weather at 6AM Just don't see how those conditions are conducive for learning and getting things accomplished. It supposed to be even colder next week.

Not to sound like the "get off my lawn old guy"...but are you serious? I realize things are a little different now, but if these men can't focus for a practice when it's a little cold out what will be the expectations if/when we have to travel to play a Big Sky or MVFC opponent for a second round game (in an outdoor stadium)? Maybe it's because I played MANY a game and practice in the snow that I think this is weak...but good Lord, it's 28 degrees out, not -28!

[Flagman]

I remember sitting in the stands during a Montana State game in Bozeman. Now that was cold.

[The Jackal]

I remember sitting in the stands during a Montana State game in Bozeman. Now that was cold.

I forget the exact temperature, but that semifinal in Boone in 2005 wasn't exactly balmy.

[cavedweller2]

I’d speculate it’s to ensure 100% participation with class and lab scheduling conflicts...

If that is the case then that is ridiculous. They need to recognize that the University exists to support the football team. Not the other way around. Football practice should be the priority. Dnag.

[MidlandsPaladin]

I remember sitting in the stands during a Montana State game in Bozeman. Now that was cold.

I forget the exact temperature, but that semifinal in Boone in 2005 wasn't exactly balmy.

I miss those days. I don’t miss Statesboro, but I miss those roadtrips up the mountain to Boone.

[Flagman]

I remember sitting in the stands during a Montana State game in Bozeman. Now that was cold.

I forget the exact temperature, but that semifinal in Boone in 2005 wasn't exactly balmy.

I miss those days. I don’t miss Statesboro, but I miss those roadtrips up the mountain to Boone.

NOT!

[soconjohn]

What difference does the temperature make and learning...Guess App State never learns anything then.

[soconjohn]

Ok so flagman...At least Boone has something to look at like a mountain...Statesboro may have a recliner in a grassy portion of the median along Highway 25...Let’s be honest here.

[gman]

I remember sitting in the stands during a Montana State game in Bozeman. Now that was cold.

I forget the exact temperature, but that semifinal in Boone in 2005 wasn't exactly balmy.

I miss those days. I don’t miss Statesboro, but I miss those roadtrips up the mountain to Boone.

I miss those trips too. So exciting. Now it’s road trips to VMI and PC to play in front of 500 fans. Anyone that didn’t get a thrill playing those teams in front of big crowds should stop going to football games.

[MNORM]

I remember sitting in the stands during a Montana State game in Bozeman. Now that was cold.

I forget the exact temperature, but that semifinal in Boone in 2005 wasn't exactly balmy.

I miss those days. I don’t miss Statesboro, but I miss those roadtrips up the mountain to Boone.

I miss those trips too. So exciting. Now it’s road trips to VMI and PC to play in front of 500 fans. Anyone that didn’t get a thrill playing those teams in front of big crowds should stop going to football games.

Agreed...but that drive back to Greenville from Boone in 2005 was one of the worst.

[paladinduece]

Curious now that they have a few practices under their belt has anybody heard any info

[FUBeAR]

Curious now that they have a few practices under their belt has anybody heard any info

They’ve seen some good things. Some kids are stepping up. Some of the kids they Redshirted last year are looking like they can contribute. They still have a lot of improvement to make, but the effort is good, even with the cold weather. If they continue to work hard, we think we have a chance to have a pretty good football Team.



[Note: FUBeAR has no actual knowledge of anything to do with Spring Practice]