Rookie Duty

Rite of passage is a thing, and many organizations, sports, and groups have one. One of those rites in football is for the rookie to carry veterans’ shoulder pads after practice. This had once caused a ruckus when Dez Bryant refused to carry Roy Williams’ during his first couple of days at the Cowboys training camp. He just doesn’t believe in it; it’s not part of the game, after all.

On the other hand, here’s Travis Ivey, who had no qualms at all about carrying not just one but six shoulder pads after practice. Such a dedicated fellow!