(un)OFFICIAL THREAD TO DEBATE PROS AND CONS OF GETTING TO PRACTICE EARLY

[ladypanther]

Please use this thread to post comments on that topic.  Please do not use the camp threads to continue that debate. I look forward to your lively and informative debate on the topic.

[Basbear]

first

[MillionDollarCam]

If it was important enough for Kobe to be the first one at practice then that’s good enough for me.

Edited July 28, 2022 by MillionDollarCam

[Wolfcop]

HR would not be happy about him arriving early because he does not get paid for that time. 

[rayzor]

[MillionDollarCam]

3 minutes ago, Wolfcop said:

HR would not be happy about him arriving early because he does not get paid for that time. 

Depends if he’s salaried.

[Panthering]

Pros: Boomers like my dad love hearing stuff like this and think it's still true
Cons: It's not 1976 anymore

[Raleigh PF]

Pros: If they are provided breakfast, the food would be good and the coffee hot.

Cons: Hopefully, Wofford's cafeteria doesn't provide the breakfast.

Pros: Best parking spot. Avoid most fans and media who aren't early risers.

Cons: Have to don Sir Purr costume for the first hour.

[MillionDollarCam]

4 minutes ago, Panthering said:

Pros: Boomers like my dad love hearing stuff like this and think it's still true
Cons: It's not 1976 anymore

Damn right, now it’s all about how good of a TikTok game these guys have now.

[CPcavedweller]

10 minutes early? Inconsequential.

[CPcavedweller]

29 minutes ago, Panthering said:

Pros: Boomers like my dad love hearing stuff like this and think it's still true
Cons: It's not 1976 anymore

In the time scale of human history and culture, 1976 wasn't that long ago. Being at practice early is likely smiled upon, if you're at home during the week and are commuting to the facility. During training camp when everyone is getting ready in the locker room together, it doesn't matter at all.

So yes, being early is good if it's in season. Staying late is good in season and possibly during TC depending on the schedule. But being early to the field during TC doesn't matter, especially if it's only 5 minutes before everyone else and everyone is utilizing their time properly.

[Aussie Tank]

Shows a good attitude 

[Carolina Cajun]

For training camp, yea, it makes sense to set the work ethic and shows the team you're willing to work.  During the season, far more important being the first guy in/last guy out of the film room.  all these guys are phenomenal athletes so the one thing you can do better than anyone is out-study them.

[Mr. Scot]

2 hours ago, Panthering said:

Pros: Boomers like my dad love hearing stuff like this and think it's still true
Cons: It's not 1976 anymore

That's not really new though...

There have always been people who accomplish a lot but don't feel the need to brag about it, even though some others are smart enough to see it.

Likewise, there have also been people who accomplish relatively little but trumpet every tiny achievement as if it were a boon for all mankind to whomever will listen. And of course, people who are gullible enough to take their word.

Social media has certainly given the second group of people a larger platform, but they already existed and have for pretty much as long as anyone can remember.