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Secrets of Chip Kelly’s practice schedule

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This one weird trick lets the 49ers use HGH to their advantage — legally.

While Chip Kelly — the son of a lawyer — can dodge a reporter’s question as well as anybody, he will often respond directly and bluntly. Tuesday, he gave a very interesting answer when asked why the team practiced in the morning. Was it to adjust for East Coast road games?

A: “...part of us practicing in the morning is just that, science. Your body releases HGH at the most between nine and 11. So, we should be out on the field between nine and 11.