Bradr
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I attended the big red dinner this evening with Dobson as the special guest. Was pretty informative about the strength, conditioning, and nutritional aspects of the program.
Lots of talk on how they are building football players, not sprinters, lifters, etc. That football players have a very specific set of needs that translate into a very specific type of workout. Power, acceleration, etc.
They are doing lots of work on football specific drills. Sounds like emphasis on 4-8 seconds high intensity work, with 20 seconds of rest, repeated over the course of 60 minutes - very similar to typical game conditions. He sounded like they are really focusing on game management and speed offense, with the goal of being better conditioned and wearing out the other team.
Said that they place very low emphasis on 40 yard dash, bench, etc. That they do not feel that the "combine" exercises translate into good football players. He did say that they emphasize the olympic power lifts. He talked about strength vs power, and that a person could have a monstrous bench, but not be as powerful in the exertion of force. And that they were developing that power and speed.
Dobson said that the new director of nutrition is very popular with the players. The players had seen very good results when listening to his advice, and actually petitioned the athletic department to hire him.
He mentioned that player camaraderie was high and that even a lot of ex-players were coming back to work out.
Some good quotes about new freshman. Apparently, Dobson is most impressed with Cross, Armstrong, and Whitaker. He said that Cross looks like he's 30 years old and has been lifting weights his whole life. Was very impressed with how far along he is compared to most freshmen. Also said that Armstrong was very vocal he was and has demonstrated immediate leadership over team members. Lots of players have been saying good things about Armstrong apparently. Whitaker was looking very good too and had already put on 15 pounds of good weight.
Said when his daughter is 18, he hopes she brings a guy like Burkhead home as a boyfriend. Also noted that Rex's mother told Dobson's 8-year old daughter that Rex could babysit anytime they needed. So she now requests Rex with alarming regularity.
Dobson is also looking forward the the Iowa game this year - lots of old acquaintances from his 9 years there.
If I think of more, I'll post. 35 days more...
Lots of talk on how they are building football players, not sprinters, lifters, etc. That football players have a very specific set of needs that translate into a very specific type of workout. Power, acceleration, etc.
They are doing lots of work on football specific drills. Sounds like emphasis on 4-8 seconds high intensity work, with 20 seconds of rest, repeated over the course of 60 minutes - very similar to typical game conditions. He sounded like they are really focusing on game management and speed offense, with the goal of being better conditioned and wearing out the other team.
Said that they place very low emphasis on 40 yard dash, bench, etc. That they do not feel that the "combine" exercises translate into good football players. He did say that they emphasize the olympic power lifts. He talked about strength vs power, and that a person could have a monstrous bench, but not be as powerful in the exertion of force. And that they were developing that power and speed.
Dobson said that the new director of nutrition is very popular with the players. The players had seen very good results when listening to his advice, and actually petitioned the athletic department to hire him.
He mentioned that player camaraderie was high and that even a lot of ex-players were coming back to work out.
Some good quotes about new freshman. Apparently, Dobson is most impressed with Cross, Armstrong, and Whitaker. He said that Cross looks like he's 30 years old and has been lifting weights his whole life. Was very impressed with how far along he is compared to most freshmen. Also said that Armstrong was very vocal he was and has demonstrated immediate leadership over team members. Lots of players have been saying good things about Armstrong apparently. Whitaker was looking very good too and had already put on 15 pounds of good weight.
Said when his daughter is 18, he hopes she brings a guy like Burkhead home as a boyfriend. Also noted that Rex's mother told Dobson's 8-year old daughter that Rex could babysit anytime they needed. So she now requests Rex with alarming regularity.
Dobson is also looking forward the the Iowa game this year - lots of old acquaintances from his 9 years there.
If I think of more, I'll post. 35 days more...
