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“No days off,” Thornton said. “No days off. Weather is (no longer) a factor. We can come in here and play in artificial weather and do what we’ve got to do and take care of business.”
Coach Dave Doeren, speaking from this week’s ACC Kickoff in Pinehurst, was also excited about the practical benefits the facility would provide.
“You don’t have to have a rain plan anymore,” Doeren said. “Whatever we say we’re going to do, we’re going to do.”
Doeren also noted the enclosed area would allow his kickers to stay sharp through the winter."
"Simply having a flashy facility, however, won’t be enough to carry the Wolfpack to a winning season.
“It’s what we do in it,” Thornton said. “That’s the big picture.”
“No days off,” Thornton said. “No days off. Weather is (no longer) a factor. We can come in here and play in artificial weather and do what we’ve got to do and take care of business.”
Coach Dave Doeren, speaking from this week’s ACC Kickoff in Pinehurst, was also excited about the practical benefits the facility would provide.
“You don’t have to have a rain plan anymore,” Doeren said. “Whatever we say we’re going to do, we’re going to do.”
Doeren also noted the enclosed area would allow his kickers to stay sharp through the winter."
"Simply having a flashy facility, however, won’t be enough to carry the Wolfpack to a winning season.
“It’s what we do in it,” Thornton said. “That’s the big picture.”
