DE Ernest Price with A&I and first round draft choice by the Detroit Lions, was like running into a brick wall.
The first week of spring training with the Javelinas, I was paired with the backs/receivers as a linebacker against the lineman. I was put in a four point stance against an offensive tackle, when the whistle was blown you had to drive the other player back. The further movement beyond the starting line, won for that group. The losing group had to all run wind sprints.
I had taken wrestling as a required class as a Cadet at the Academy. So when the whistle blew, I did a take down and pinned him to the ground. When he was tired and could hardly move, I started to work him, still in a pinning position...a couple feet past the opening line. The linemen had to run sprints!
I only gave up about five inches and 70 pounds...
First year lettermen put on an 'activity' for the student body. A boxing ring was erected. About thirty people were placed in the ring, with blind folds covering their eyes and a single boxing glove on a hand and the other hand taped behind the back...last man standing won. Your only friend was the person backed up to your back!
At another time, I'll explain the 'primo' event...
A self appointed blowhart...keep on squeeking on up!
