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The end of two-a-days (as we know it) in college football?
Two-a-day practices — a rite of passage in college football for decades — is over as fans remember it.
The NCAA Division I Council on Friday voted to end the practice of full contact two-a-day practices — be it in training camp or in spring camp. Teams rarely used them in spring, but, for some programs, they were still a hallmark in fall camps.
Nebraska conducted four two-a-days in August 2016 in preparation for the season. NU had one morning practice and one late evening workout during those four two-a-days. College programs are allowed 29 preseason practices in preparation for the season.
Now, if teams want to have two practices in the day, one of those practices will have to be a "walkthrough," during which contact is prohibited and no protective equipment, such as helmets or pads, can be worn. No conditioning can take place during walkthroughs, either. Walkthroughs can last up to two hours, while a standard, padded practice can last up to three hours.
Thought this was an interesting part of the changes too, two a days have been around forever. Wonder if this will trickle down to high schools as well
Fair point:
Fair point: