Spring "Training" and Practices

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Official spring practices don't start for 2 more weeks, but the guys are putting in time in the weight room and doing drills out on the field already.

I don't know about you, but this has got me excited for next season already:

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I'd imagine the position coaches are always present at these times, but is the head coach? I noticed coach fisher was always on of the first guys in there congratulating the guys. I just can't imagine nielson doing something like this with genuine enthusiasm lol.
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vatusay wrote:I'd imagine the position coaches are always present at these times, but is the head coach? I noticed coach fisher was always on of the first guys in there congratulating the guys. I just can't imagine nielson doing something like this with genuine enthusiasm lol.
I was thinking the same thing fisher seems to be more invested in the players and not just putting it on the assistants.
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This is great!!! Doesn't look like they've lost any spark at all, in fact they look like maybe it's made them more cohesive. Looking forward to spring ball!!!
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Somebody's hungry...

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EDIT - ok, now he went and deleted his tweet. for reference, it was Stacey Smith (sophomore WR) with a tweet saying something like "the only way I'm leaving town for spring break is if I'm going somewhere that has a gym".
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Full Spring Practice Schedule:

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ST_Lawson wrote:Full Spring Practice Schedule:

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Do they typically announce the practice schedule i might try to come out and watch a little practice.
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ibleedpurpleandgold wrote:Do they typically announce the practice schedule i might try to come out and watch a little practice.
They have in the past, although I think this is the first time I've seen a spring practice schedule "poster".

Looks like it's not that unusual though: http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthr ... dules-2016
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The older I get the more I appreciate what these student athletes do. Definatly hyped up. Makes me want to go to the gym...what is that the clean and jerk?
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I like how Coach Fisher said they absolutely need to improve special teams. Apparently he went back and watched all the games during the Nielson era
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