Spring Football is a blessing for fans of teams all over the country. It provides a chance to observe some low-pressure football before the long summer layoff period. Spring ball is a beacon of football in a time when there is none. But this thirst for football can also lead to some over-reactions by observers.
Most coaches prefer to run low-key camps with very limited viewing access for fans and media. This though often results in rumors, tidbits, and small looks into practices that then may end up aligning with or diverging from what presents itself fully in the single public practice game.
Let’s examine some popular narratives that have emerged post Blue & Gold and try to determine if these are hot takes or deep fakes.