In any sport, training camp serves as an intersection of the past with things that will come in the future. Preseason practices are coming to an end, while the prospect of a brand new season lurks just around the corner. Older players nearing the end of their careers are pushed to the brink by young up-and-comers looking to take their roster spot. Mindsets change too, as players must switch the proverbial flip from offseason mode to game mode.
All of these intersections were on display on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Bren Events Center at the University of California, Irvine.