Did they do away with that ? I bet they did get rid of it. Probly not very wise. I'm sure there was a lot of thought and research put into that idea over the years by Coach Leach. He didn't do it just to be funny. It served a purpose
I figured in Leachs infinite wisdom and experience he determined running and cutting in sand strengthened ankles and knees etc and reduced nagging injuries over the season. Such as we may be dealing with now.