Stanford is embracing the early start time for their game against N.C. State this Saturday, with tight end Sam Roush expressing that football remains the priority regardless of the hour. He stated, 'There’s no time too early to go run through somebody’s chest. We’re going to wake up and play ball... that’s kind of the attitude we’ve got.' This indicates a strong team morale and preparation to tackle the unique challenge presented by the early kickoff.
Coach Troy Taylor acknowledged this would be the earliest start time of his coaching career. He stated, 'It’s definitely something that I’ve never done but we’ll be up for the task. It’s a unique thing to wake up immediately and play,' exemplifying the team's commitment to adapting and his proactive approach by encouraging players to go to sleep earlier in the week.
The team is preparing for their fourth game in the Eastern Time Zone, a unique challenge that involves significant travel and recalibration to earlier kickoff times. Coach Taylor mentioned, 'Stanford knew when it joined the ACC that it was signing up for increased travel and earlier kickoffs,' underlining the team's awareness and acceptance of their new conference realities and the physical toll it takes.
In terms of logistics, to ensure players are well-rested, the team plans to travel to North Carolina early and hold most of their pregame work on Friday evening, allowing players to sleep in on Saturday morning. The coach highlighted this strategic planning, noting the importance of adjusting their routine to effectively deal with the challenges of the early game.
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