Eric the Red Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Discussion on 1620 this morning about going to shorter practices. They would be about 90 minutes long. Good or bad? Some were saying no because they need more time to install the offense. Others said as long as they're moving and getting things done it's good. Quote Link to comment
ScottyIce Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'm guessing practices will be longer until the season hits, then maybe they go to the shorter schedule. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I love it and have always believed in short practices. I hate that this will of course become a sticking point later on if they lose a game or look bad. Quote Link to comment
ScottyIce Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I love it and have always believed in short practices. I hate that this will of course become a sticking point later on if they lose a game or look bad. SHOULDVE SPENT 5 MORE MINUTES PRACTICING NOT FALLING OVER BEFORE QB SAYS HUT! Quote Link to comment
huskerfan09 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 90 minutes is plenty if practice is efficient. Quote Link to comment
True2tRA Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 With the experience these coaches have I would have to believe that they know whether or not they are accomplishing what they need to accomplish in these shorter practices. If the guys are struggling to execute I would think the coaches would change things up. Either way, if a sloppy team takes the field, I would question the decision. If an assignment oriented team that executes well takes the field, then I'm a happy camper. Quote Link to comment
lo country Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I know Bo used the trackers and shortened practices last year IIRC. Didn't really seem to hamper the team. Same results from previous years. Guess it wasn't an advantage either Seemed to have read the Riley likes his staff to run things. He's learning and trying different things. I like that he realizes that this is NU not OSU. Might be a learning curve, but he appears willing to get advice, ask folks and adjust. Quote Link to comment
lo country Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 With the experience these coaches have I would have to believe that they know whether or not they are accomplishing what they need to accomplish in these shorter practices. If the guys are struggling to execute I would think the coaches would change things up. Either way, if a sloppy team takes the field, I would question the decision. If an assignment oriented team that executes well takes the field, then I'm a happy camper. I would love to see him field a team that is technique and fundamentally sound that is sharp and polished. One that plays a complete game from the start to the finish and plays hard from whistle to whistle. I have said time and time again, that cleaning up the mistakes and miscues (then under Bo) had to be at least another win or two. If Riley, with the same talent Bo had, can get the get the guys to play "assignment oriented and executes well", this might be a really good season. Quote Link to comment
RunRedRun Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 120 min works.... 90 of actual practice and 10-15 min wrap up with position coaches... what did we do today, what do we still need to work on for tomorrow Quote Link to comment
Husker from Kansas Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Even at 20 18+ years old, it is hard for these guys to stay focused for much longer than 90 mins, 2hrs is about the max. They not only have football to worry about, they have these things called classes and that should always be #1 priority. I have a feeling that with shorter practices these guys will respond to the fact that they won't be at practice til late in the evening and will have more energy during practice. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Shoot, I have been on high school staffs where we had practice times that were around 3 hours. It was horrible. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 An important thing to remember when teaching something. People tend to remember the first thing an last thing you tell them the most. So...a common way of training is to have more short sessions. That gives you more of the "first" and "last" things that they will remember the most. I'm not a big fan of extremely long practices or any type of training sessions. So, I view this as a good thing. Quote Link to comment
Scratchtown Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Shoot, I have been on high school staffs where we had practice times that were around 3 hours. It was horrible. Yes. Sucks. Quote Link to comment
Hedley Lamarr Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 The HS I coached at a couple years ago switched up to a shorter schedule. Practice was more efficient and much crisper Quote Link to comment
StPaulHusker Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 If they go 9-4 or worse with shorter practice, people will think it was a bad idea. If they go 10-2 or better, it was the best idea in the world. This goes for any change in any program 1 Quote Link to comment
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