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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
K.C. Chiefs Training Camp Daily Updates

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A day before the Chiefs arrive in River Falls for training camp, the student and full-time staff in charge of accommodating the Chiefs during their stay at UW-River Falls, took a break to bond over a sub sandwich lunch in the Ramer Field Sports Complex pavilion. 

After a brief orientation inside Hunt Arena and a tour of the locker room, camp employees and interns ventured out into a hot and humid Wednesday afternoon to enjoy Blimpie's sub sandwiches and fountain soda; one last day of semi-relaxation before the Kansas City Chiefs arrive on campus for their 2006 summer training camp. 

Sub choices ranged from club to roast beef and were definately a nice reward for long and hard preparation.  Staff lined up with anticipation of meaty subs and fountain soda fulfilling their empty stomachs. Although many subs were eaten, the intake was nowhere near what the Chiefs will consume during their stay.

Overall the food was taken well and all involved left with a boost for the weeks to come.  The Chiefs should be well taken care of as this year’s staff is ready and up for the challenge of aiding a historic NFL team to a successful camp and season. 

Today Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Jeff Hurd informed camp volunteers and staff that the Chiefs bring most of their own equipment to use during the camp. They bring two semi-trucks full of weights and machines to River Falls, which includes three-fourths of the weight room equipment from their facilities in Kansas City.

Ranging from free weights and sports tape to jerseys and cleats; the Chiefs are already making their presence in River Falls felt. Steve Stocker, director of Hunt Arena, has been busy organizing the training facilities for several weeks now, making sure that all of the Chiefs’ needs have been met as they prepare for Friday’s first practice.

Staying hydrated is imperative for football players who practice in the sultry sun, so to keep their bodies in optimal shape, the Chiefs brought in 23,323 bottles of Gatorade for Summer Training Camp. 

The grounds crew labored during the midday sun installing two neon yellow field goalposts into the practice fields and constructing one portable goalpost.

Students and staff covering the Chiefs this year include in front row, left to right: Sara Dehn (Senior Day), Amie Eller (Kids' Days), John Hepokoski (sidelines), Holly Sigler (photographs), Jude Harder (fans, Punt, Pass & Kick). Back, left to right: Mark Kinders (Public Affairs Director), Kat Krtnick (sidelines), Deb Toftness (Office Manager), Brenda Bredahl (Public Affairs Editor), Jim Thies (Sports Information Director), Jens Gunelson (University Photographer).

Chiefs fans! Make sure you tune in to the 2006 Daily Updates page on a regular basis. We will be posting sidelines and fans information after each practice while the Chiefs are in camp.