Larkin linemen get to work during the first day of high school football practice Wednesday. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Linebacker Ethan Henke practices his stance during Elgin High School's first football practice of the season on Wednesday. | Katherine Peters~Sun-Times Media
Varsity football coach Mike Scianna conducts a drill with players on the first day of football practice Wednesday at Larkin High School. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Linemen Alex Schabert (left) and Adam Hamirl perform a drill during the first day of football practice Wednesday at Larkin High School. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
The quarterbacks come together for a huddle during Elgin High School's first football practice of the season on Wednesday. | Katherine Peters~Sun-Times Media
Head coach Dave Bierman (left) and assistant Sean Snow during Elgin High School's first football practice of the season on Wednesday. | Katherine Peters~Sun-Times Media
Quarterback Dontrell Gaddy during Elgin High School's first football practice of the season on Wednesday. | Katherine Peters~Sun-Times Media
Running backs Brandon Higdon (left) and Jaylen Clemons during Elgin High School's first football practice of the season on Wednesday. | Katherine Peters~Sun-Times Media
Assistant coach Chuck Feldmann instructs players during the first day of football practice Wednesday at Larkin High School. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Head coach Mike Scianna during the first day of football practice Wednesday at Larkin High School. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
The first day of football practice for Larkin took place Wednesday. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Some teams usher in the first day of high school football practice by convening early in the morning, but at Larkin the 2012 season officially got under way at 3 p.m. For senior Will Rodriguez, the late afternoon start simply meant a little more time …