The playbook and the terminology is there to learn, to study if you are new to the team. The new kids get to get up to speed with the seniors. Spring workouts also serve as a sifting out period for coaches. But when it comes down to hitting someone, they may shy away. You get to look.
Coaches also take a look at the past season.
There were a lot of mistakes we made. If we can get off to a good start with a good attitude, we will be in pretty good shape. Ed Castro is a sports reporter for The Desert Sun.