Practice Under the Lights

One of the few times ever during spring practice, number 10 was under the lights. A start time of 9:15 allowed the Hawkeyes the opportunity to get a feel for potential game-like conditions in the fall. Ironically, this night's practice may have had the best weather of any this spring.

My Son at Practice

This isn't the first time my son Colin has joined me at practice. At the age of four, he is beginning to understand what is going on. Tonight he wanted to try the gauntlet drill. He didn't find it very difficult.

Only one more day of Fall camp before we start game week in preparation for the Maine Black Bears. Saturday the team breaks camp and there is no practice. Except for a few chores that Colin can help me with at the office, I am looking forward to spending my last day before the season begins, with my family. After Saturday my job is seven days a week with the only rest in sight being our off week in late October.

Night Practice

Tonight was our third practice under the lights. This is the first time in years we have had as many practices at night. Although it creates long days and doesn't allow me to get home much before 10, it is nice to be outside in the cooler evenings.