I've checked into the fine digs here at Olivet Nazarene University and some players, including offensive linemen Olin Kreutz and Roberto Garza, are already on the scene. The rookie bus has pulled up. Some of the players like to show up early and get in an afternoon of golf.

Quick tip to those traveling to camp from the north. You might want to try exit 322 in Manteno instead of going to exit 315. Exit 315 and head west for about a mile. Turn left on US-45 and it will lead straight into town and the campus will be on the left. There is some construction going on near exit 315 and on Armour Road. You can avoid it by using this route.

Lovie Smith is scheduled to talk in an hour. That press conference will be carried live on Comcast. Check back for updates throughout the rest of the day.