ORANGEBURG, South Carolina - Even South Carolina State “Bulldogs” are not immune from the rigors and climate associated with the “Dog Days” of summer.
Coming off a two-a-day session Wednesday to be greeted by hot temperatures Thursday morning at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, the 2½-hour practice was a challenge for the players to maintain a high energy level.
“It’s rough, but you’ve got to get up and do it,” S.C. State left guard Sam Hammond said Thursday. “You’ve got to find some motivation and get through it.”
Even head coach Buddy Pough acknowledged being fortunate the team is not currently scheduled for an early Saturday afternoon contest (no time is scheduled yet for the Sept. 22 game at Texas A&M).
“I’d hate to have to play a game at this time of day because it would be rough, especially on this hot turf,” he said.
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