*FIRST DAY IN FULL PADS COMMENT THREAD*

[KFDM COOP]

Post how your first full day in pads went here.

[tvc184]

My first day in full pads was a pretty exciting experience. I got used to hitting and learned a few things.... but that was 39 years ago.

[Bucster]

My first day in full pads was a pretty exciting experience. I got used to hitting and learned a few things.... but that was 39 years ago.

;D

29 years for me.

The older I get the better I was. 

[bmtdc1996]

I tell you what, my first day in pads was "only" 35 years ago.  I hear people say it is hotter now than it was back then..... we only got one water break and that included 2 dixie cups of water for each of us so I think it was HOTTER back then!  But I would have to say, the biggest thing I learned was that my 140 pounds was no match for those 200+ pound linemen types when we did bull in the ring or the hamburger drill!!!

[Guest Nederland Bandit]

HOT!!!!!!!! Going great!!

[Bucster]

I tell you what, my first day in pads was "only" 35 years ago.  I hear people say it is hotter now than it was back then..... we only got one water break and that included 2 dixie cups of water for each of us so I think it was HOTTER back then!  But I would have to say, the biggest thing I learned was that my 140 pounds was no match for those 200+ pound linemen types when we did bull in the ring or the hamburger drill!!!

29 years years ago was my last first day in pads as a Senior. We got the mid-practice water break but instead of plain water, we got Quick-Kick. Our student manager mixed it up in a 5 gallon GOTT water cooler and we always knew what flavor we were getting by the color of the arm he used to stir it up! We were so thirsty we would have drank the stuff even if he'd used his foot to do the stirring!

Today's coaches are a lot smarter and keep the kids hydrated during practice.

[besbolbenbedygud]

Bucster...im laphin' my head off!!! ;D

Nothing beats the old water troths, with the extended water hose and the pvc pipe, with the holes in it on top of a wood horse..........now that was coaching tech at it's finest!!!

[gringo]

26 years for me - Humble, Texas -  I remember after your first cup you could fight your way to the open 5 gallon jug and dip your cup in for a second drink - but - you usually had to use your teeth to filter out the grass and dirt from all the filthy hands ahead of you- ahhhhhhhhh, but it was wet!        NC starts in full pads today around 4:00.

[KFDM COOP]

OF getting after it

[king]

It was pretty hot my head is throbbing but its all good.

Van wade came today to take our pics and he said the orange leader preview will be out August 30th.

[Guest Wildcat 08]

HOT!!! But looking good!

[HJ-Hawks25]

Beginning of practice wasn't too great for HJ.

But I think the practice turned out good for us, but our coaches didn't think so.

Hopefully everyone shows up to play tomorrow in our 'innersquad scrimmage'

times are from 10:00 to 11:30 for HJ's innersquad.

[gdickert]

Check out photos from Evadale's midnight scrimmage last night at ...

www.gld-designs.smugmug.com

[bmtdc1996]

Love all those remarks from guys over 45!!!

Oh the memories!

[HORNET_HIVE72]

Mine was great we had it today at 9:00 a.m. IT WAS HOTT..and i could not stop puking..dont know why but could not keep anything down.  But its ok.. i finished out that practice and left..

[WHFAN]

29 years years ago was my last first day in pads as a Senior. We got the mid-practice water break but instead of plain water, we got Quick-Kick. Our student manager mixed it up in a 5 gallon GOTT water cooler and we always knew what flavor we were getting by the color of the arm he used to stir it up! We were so thirsty we would have drank the stuff even if he'd used his foot to do the stirring!

Today's coaches are a lot smarter and keep the kids hydrated during practice.

I can remember those colored arms and the sawhorses with pvc pipe

[NHS82]

Since this has become the "Old Timers Corner Thread", my old memory of H.S. Football was 25+ yrs ago. We had one brief water break just like previous post's, but we would suck on old towels soaked from a water jug in between plays. The coaches would make us run gassers if we got caught sucking on those hydrated towels. Times are way different these days.

[Bucster]

Since this has become the "Old Timers Corner Thread", my old memory of H.S. Football was 25+ yrs ago. We had one brief water break just like previous post's, but we would suck on old towels soaked from a water jug in between plays. The coaches would make us run gassers if we got caught sucking on those hydrated towels. Times are way different these days.

I have a feelin' Coop had different expectations when he started this thread!  ;D

Sorry Coop, us Old Farts have to relive our glory years ever now and then.  ;D

[KFDM COOP]

That's alright. I'm sure the youngsters will post when they get in.

[stang4life]

No word yet from the Mustangs! :

[KFDM COOP]

I ran by there for a while, WOS Offensive and Defensive lines are HUGE. Nederland PNG looking good as well.

[H-D Boy]

Hull-Daisetta's was at 7 am. it was pretty hott! a couple of guy's hurt...but not any 2 serious. other then that it was fine :]

[Guest sps]

same for us

it went well

better than i thought

[TradinUp BH]

Bucster...im laphin' my head off!!! ;D

Nothing beats the old water troths, with the extended water hose and the pvc pipe, with the holes in it on top of a wood horse..........now that was coaching tech at it's finest!!!

Man, I hated trying to get water that way. Then the coach would jack with you and tie the hose when he thought you were getting too much water. "Alright guys line up for 10,6,4's" 10- 100 yard dashes, 6 -60 yard dashes, 4 -40 yard dashes at the end of a two days sucked.

[jasperolinemen]

I KNOW OUR FIRST DAY OF PADS WAS PURE HELL!! IT FEELS LIKE WE ARE IN A OVEN! LOL , WE WERE HITTIN BOYS LIKE CRAZY!! WE STARTED AT 7 30 GOT OFF AT 230 AND MY GOD IT WAS FUN!! TOUGHT THOSE BOYS WHO DRINK SODA AND EAT CANDY ALL DAY, TO LAY OFF OR YOU WILL BE WITH DOCK IN A ICE TUB FROM CRAMPS LOL