Posted by: Pete Roussel on August 8, 2012

Pat Fitzgerald tweeted on Tuesday, "Today feels a lot like Christmas. Oh wait, it's just the first day of practice! GO CATS!"

Fitzgerald was obviously pumped about the start of a new year.  His coaching staff is 1 of 16 staffs in the country to have kept all 9 assistant coaches intact during the off-season.

But yesterday must have truly felt like Christmas for the players, who were surprised to see a newly decorated team meeting room upon their arrival.  The room was transformed from what appeared like a dull dungeon to a more vibrant appearance incorporating the Northwestern brand.

Check out the new decor inside the team meeting room.

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