ARDEN HILLS, Minn.—The Bethel University football team hit the gridiron for the first time today, as the Royals squad was able to begin practice this morning after two days of administrative activities. BU returns 59 players from the 2012 season that resulted in its seventh trip to the NCAA Division III postseason and welcomes 30 newcomers. Today's practice highlighted numerous drills with just helmets, jerseys, and shorts on.
 
Watch the videos below to get player reactions from the first day.