[jetpilot]

I was out at some practices the first week -- there were 45 out there.

Back out there this past week...I counted 42. I think all but a couple of the Freshmen that were practicing early on have been separated from the rest of the varsity practice.

Have only heard of TWO kids that have quit since the first week -- one was a kid that didn't do any of the off-season program, the other was a Freshman.

One of the Sophomores on this year's team told me this weekend a player or two that haven't played since Jr. High want to come back to the team -- of course, being late, that'll mean sitting out several games.

Great news. Glad my source was dead wrong.