College Football Spring Practices Open
Spring practice is officially underway for college football teams like Oklahoma State, Texas, and Ohio State Oklahoma State opens spring practice under coach Eric Morris, Photo Gallery: All the action from day one of Texas spring practice - On3, Ohio State football spring practice begins with questions - Yahoo Sports. Texas has 41 new players participating Photo Gallery: All the action from day one of Texas spring practice - On3. Which position battles are the most interesting to watch?
College football teams are using this time to evaluate players and experiment with strategies. Coaches get the chance to focus on fundamentals and give attention to a wider range of players. For players, it's a chance to improve and compete for a bigger role in the fall. The NCAA allows a maximum of 15 practice days within a 34-day period. These rules also limit the amount of full-contact activity allowed. For example, full contact is limited to 75 minutes in a non-scrimmage practice. Many teams are moving away from traditional spring games, opting for closed scrimmages. Some coaches are concerned about televised spring games becoming scouting opportunities for rival teams. Ohio State's 2016 spring game holds the attendance record with over 100,000 fans. Spring practice is a key time for teams to develop leaders and identify their identity. It allows teams to integrate new players and determine the depth chart. The mental preparation and habits built in the spring can carry over to success in the fall.
