“These are the toughest (summer) workouts we've done in the past 3-4 years that we've been here,” Davis said. “It's just a lot of continuous movement.”
It's all done at the direction of Northern Illinois strength and conditioning coach Eric Klein, who has the players focused primarily on conditioning and speed drills, in addition to two hours in the weight room every other day.
Drills should adjust to more position-specific workouts as the season draws nearer, Klein said.
I'm excited Britt Davis feels that way. Anything over last year is going to be an improvement for him, just keep working on those hand drills. But the most conditioned team in 4 years? Just awesome. 4 years ago = bowl game win. 5 years ago = nationally ranked.
And now, the meat of the article:
And that other group from all the way back in spring football that consisted of 20 or so players unable to participate in full drills?
It doesn't exist anymore.
“Everybody is participating now, there's hardly any limitations on anybody,” Klein said. “They're doing a great job.”
That means that quarterback Dan Nicholson's shoulder is healthy enough for him throw regularly. Simon and Davis are catching passes. Defensive tackle Craig Rusch is working out. Linebacker Tim McCarthy is going through his routine. Running back Montell Clanton is out there. All good news for Huskies fans.
Simon and Davis both declared themselves “100 percent” and ready to go for the season.
Good! I thought these injuries would tend to linger in on to the season. It feels very reassuring that everything is going smoothly and no set-backs have happened. It was pretty nerve-racking that so many people missed spring practice.
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