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We’re in the midst of the one true dead period of the NFL year, as players aren’t around their teams due to no organized activities until training camp begins.
There are still things that players need to do during this time to stay in shape, but it’s also a chance to take some time off before the grind of the season. This portion of the offseason is often characterized by hanging out with families, charity events, and football camps.
That’s what Colts quarterback Andrew Luck was up to on Monday, as he was in South Bend to host a camp for kids in connection with Riley Children’s Hospital. According to Colts.com’s Kevin Bowen, the “Change the Play” event today drew more than 200 kids. Luck was involved with planning the events and was very involved today, including throwing passes, speaking and doing a Q&A session, and signing plenty of autographs. South Bend was the first of three cities that Luck will visit this week with the “Change the Play” camps, as Bowen notes that the quarterback will also visit Evansville and Fort Wayne.
Nice afternoon here in South Bend where Andrew Luck is hosting another "Change the Play" event w/ @RileyChildrens pic.twitter.com/7iwAyWwqTt
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts) June 20, 2016
Honored to be back On the road w #colts Andrew Luck @RileyChildrens #changetheplay. #WTHR see you at 545. pic.twitter.com/OkwaZfT5cB
— dave calabro (@calabro13sports) June 20, 2016
Little breeze in South Bend today not hindering campers from hauling in passes from No. 12 #ChangeThePlay pic.twitter.com/5lvKgUWP2Y
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts) June 20, 2016
Andrew Luck is in South Bend, Ind. today for his 1st of 3 @RileyChildrens #ChangeThePlay camps this week. pic.twitter.com/UKtwhC6F6Z
— Matt Conti (@ColtsConti) June 20, 2016
Luck has really upped his offseason workouts this year. #ChangeThePlay pic.twitter.com/Gl0boUSUuG
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 20, 2016
Second session of #ChangeThePlay had to be cancelled due to weather. Andrew Luck hanging around to meet the campers pic.twitter.com/rqWur395Xc
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts) June 20, 2016
The 2nd session of @RileyChildrens #ChangeThePlay was cancelled due to weather, but Luck stayed to sign autographs. pic.twitter.com/vluBMMZNWF
— Matt Conti (@ColtsConti) June 20, 2016
It’s cool to see Andrew Luck getting involved in helping youth learn and enjoy football, especially in partnership with Riley Children’s Hospital. Unfortunately, Monday’s camp was cut short due to the weather, but it undoubtedly was still a day to remember for the kids who showed up and got to hang out with the Colts’ franchise quarterback.