UND Head Football Coach Eric Schmidt discusses the team’s strong start to spring practices, stressing that this period is just as important as fall camp in August. He highlights the advantage of having a clear sense of the roster early in the year, following an intense eight-week training stretch. Schmidt also touches on the adjustment for newcomers, who quickly realize the jump in competition at the college level. He explains the program’s focus on nutrition and player development, including detailed profile sheets tracking muscle mass and body composition. Overall, he shares his excitement for the progress being made and the opportunities ahead this spring.