Something has got to be done about this business of wearing shorts as part of the football uniform. It was a bold move a few years ago when a few of the diminutive speed merchants removed their knee ...
But they should have to wear pants. Or at least something closely resembling pants.
The goal is to get your pants, shoes, and socks on without putting your back in the C-position or a painful position. Put on your pants in bed. In bed, lie on your back and flex one leg toward you.