Staying in the dance studios bonds the team

Mack said that staying in the dance studios during camp:
"started as a way to save money. Now it's about the experience." (HA)

About staying in the dance studios, Jon Medeiros said:
"The studios are for team bonding. The dorms are more cozy, comfortable, (a place where) everybody gets more rest. But you miss out on a lot of team bonding (in the dorms), a lot of activities that we do during the dead periods. Overall, it's fun (in the studios)." (HA)

About how they plan several non-violent activities for the newcomers, Blaze said:
"We're going to treat them like grown men. We can't be babying these kids who come from (junior) colleges and ... senior-prom schools." (HA)

About what their camp will do for their newcomers, Fale Laeli said:
"We want to show what kind of man we can make out of you. This is what camp is for: to separate a man from a boy. I've been through it." (HA)

HA Note: "The players spent yesterday afternoon setting up their sleeping areas. Laeli claimed the Doritos-shaped covered lanai between the two studios. Soares reserved a spot near the open doorway."

About his sleeping location in the dance studios, Laeli said:
"If you're a vet, you get to do what you want to do." (HA)

About his location in the studios, Blaze said:
"It's all about ranking, baby." (HA)

About the pecking order for the dance studios, Laeli said:
"If not, your (cot) stays inside." (HA)

HA Note: "A group of newcomers — cornerback Lewis Walker, wideout Mike Tinoco, and quarterbacks Greg Alexander, Brent Rausch and Steele Jantz — set up cots in the corner. They hooked up a video console to a wide-screen television. Running back Leon Wright-Jackson brought the most video equipment and luggage. But as if he were a stranded survivor, his teammates were quick to use his things. Offensive lineman Brysen Ginlack brought an electronic keyboard. Slotback Aaron Bain packed lightly, bringing a power strip and borrowing linebacker Brashton Satele's football."

About taking on his cell with his girlfriend while tossing a football to himself and conducting an interview, Bain said:
"I never lose touch with the rock. I'm multi-tasking." (HA)

HA Note: "There was a dinner last night, followed by a team meeting. The players will meet with academic advisers and compliance officials this week, which is why the practices will be at different times."

HA Note: "Jantz, a freshman quarterback from California, is on the training-camp roster. It appears that defensive end Alema Tachibana will grayshirt, joining the team in January."

Looking forward to camp, Blaze said:
"I'm ready to run." (HA)

Blaze said that every day is:
"one day closer to Florida. That's the way I see it." (HA)

Excited about camp, Laeli said:
"For me, as a senior, I'm very excited. This is my last camp. I can't wait to go out there and do what we do." (HA)