The season opener, unlike any other game on the schedule, provides teams like Rutgers with the luxury of extra prep time. Assistant coaches can begin their film breakdown early in the summer and the game-plan can be installed in training camp and sharpened in the days leading up to the first game.
Training camp is about setting the foundation for the team through fundamentals, through offensive and defensive installations, and through instilling a mental and physical toughness that can't be instilled during the season.
