[Norm Peterson]

7 run track or play baseball. Our lineman were there as always and did a great job and 2 of the track guys came down after working on handoffs for track and another one of them is nursing sore hamstrings. My problem isn't really the other sports, its the kids using them as excuses to not lift or get in some off season technique. We have 7th period weights for sophmores up, and some of the multisport athletes have a hard time being motivated to lift. Not all, but some. I hope Monday is better.

With Somerset's experience at the skill positions I wouldn't be as concerned about them missing time with track or baseball. The line, where 4 of 6 starters have to be replaced, would be more of a concern for me. I'm glad they have been there consistantly. As for using the other sports as an excuse not to lift, that isn't a good thing. My son played multiple sports and he (at least this is what he told me) only took it easy on the lifting on days that he was pitching. I can see the track guys taking it easy on the legs on days that they have a meet or pitchers when they are pitching but otherwise there's no reason not to lift. In college and the pros most of the basketball and football players do some type of lifting daily. Hopefully this group realizes what they are capable of and decides to put in the time necessary to maximize their potential.