Monthly Archives: June 2019
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- June 26, 2019In some ways, picking up a brand new baseball or softball glove is like adding a new member to your team. But before your glove can officially hit the field, it needs some all-star training so it can show up in peak condition. As with many sports traditions, it seems like every player has a different technique for breaking in softball or baseball gloves. What one person swears by, another scoffs at. Still, as long as your method doesn’t damage or destroy your glove, if an alternative way works well for you—go for it! However, we’ve tried out the following strategy for years. Personally, we believe it’s a wonderful, tried-and-true method that’ll get your softball or baseball glove ready for the diamond in no time.
Why Break in a Softball or Baseball Glove?
Curious why players even need to break gloves in? Well, just like every person is unique, so are the ways they like their gloves to feel when catching or throwing the ball. Also, hand sizes, shapes, and where the hand precisely fits into -
- June 12, 2019If you watch college football, you’ve probably wondered why individual players have stickers on their helmet. No, they’re not there for aerodynamic purposes and corporate advertising on football helmets is still not permitted. There are many collegiate teams who award stickers, and each college has its own criteria such as offense, defense, or special teams achievements. The players themselves view the stickers with honor and reverence – a sort of rite of passage and sacred ceremony all rolled into one. We’re going to look at what do the decals on various college football helmets mean so the next time you see your favorite college football team out on the field; you’ll know which players are performing at their very best.
History of College Football Stickers
In the fall of 1968, Ohio State football trainer Ernie Biggs was looking for a way to motivate his players during the championship campaign. He decided on giving them a sticker that indicated various in-game achievements. Many colleges
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