Day Three of Mocs Football Camp
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team practiced under sunny conditions after a rainy Sunday on Scrappy Moore Field Monday morning. Both the offense and defense provided highlights during drills and the Mocs are definitely making strides in just the third day of camp.
Be sure to check out the video highlights and an interview with head coach Russ Huesman which is available at the top of the page, along with a photo album from Sunday’s action.
The Mocs kick-off the 2009 season with their home opener against Glenville State on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. (E.D.T.) at Finley Stadium. Season tickets begin at $22 for youth, alumni, faculty and staff and can be purchased at the UTC Ticket Office ? (423) 266-MOCS (6627) ? or online at GoMocs.com by clicking here.
With some student-athletes taking final exams and finishing summer classes, Chattanooga will have early sessions throughout the week. Monday’s practice begins at 7 a.m. (E.D.T.) on Scrappy Moore Field. For a full practice schedule, visit the football page on GoMocs.com or click here.
Eagle Football Reports to Fall Camp
Head coach Chris Hatcher and staff welcomes 90-player fall camp roster
STATESBORO, Ga. - Georgia Southern head football coach Chris Hatcher and his staff welcomed back to campus Monday the 90-man roster for fall camp. The student-athletes will hit the field for the first time on Wednesday morning (Aug. 5).
During the first three days of practice players will be separated into two groups with mostly newcomers in the morning session and returners in the afternoon, a trend Hatcher implemented during his tenure as head coach. The Eagles have 37 returning letterwinners among the 90 reporting to fall camp (13 starters on offense and defense combined), along with 37 redshirt- and true-freshmen.
Wednesday marks the first of 29 scheduled practices prior to the season opener on Saturday, September 5th against Albany (N.Y.). All sessions are tentatively scheduled to take place at the practice field complex and Herring Pavilion. Only media members are allowed to take pictures during any practice session.
According to Hatcher, after the first day of classes on August 17th another 35 student-athletes (redshirts and walk-ons) will join the team and begin practicing.
Hatcher also noted that five players from the February 2009 signing class will not enroll at Georgia Southern this fall. Taylor Johnstone, Eric Key and Lawrence Martin are going to attend Georgia Military College while Anthony Brown and Arlestor McKinnon will enroll at Reedley College in California. The third-year head coach anticipates all five to rejoin the program either next fall or the following year.
Kickoff for the Albany (N.Y.) game is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Paulson Stadium. For ticket information call 800-GSU-WINS.
THREE TO REDSHIRT: Head coach Chris Hatcher announced three players will redshirt in 2009 due to being academically ineligible. Senior defensive back Carson Hill along with sophomore wide receivers Chris Teal and Leander Barney will sit out the 2009 campaign. All three will report to practice following the first day of classes. Hill played as a true-freshman in 2006 and has a redshirt year available. Teal played in 2007 as a true-freshman but missed the 2008 season due to an injury. Barney played last season as a true-freshman and also has a redshirt year available.
FALL TRYOUTS ANNOUNCED: Students who are interested in trying out for the Georgia Southern football team can pick up information at the Parrish Football Center on Monday, August 17th. All paperwork must be filled out prior to the tryouts on Friday, August 21. For more information contact the football office at (912) 478-5522.
FALL CAMP PRACTICE TIMES
Wednesday, August 5: 1A 8:10-10 a.m.; 1B 1:10-3 p.m.
Thursday, August 6: 2A 8:10-10 a.m.; 2B 1:10-3 p.m.
Friday, August 7: 3A 8:10-10 a.m.; 3B 1:10-3 p.m.
Saturday, August 8: 9:15-11:45 a.m.
Sunday, August 9: 2:15-4:45 p.m.
Monday, August 10: 8-10 a.m.; 2:15-4:15 p.m.; 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11: 1:30-4 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12: 8-10 a.m.; 2:15-4:15 p.m.; 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Thursday, August 13: 1:30-4 p.m.
Friday, August 14: 8-10 a.m.; 2:15-4:15 p.m.; 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Saturday, August 15: 1:30-4 p.m.
Sunday, August 16: Off
Monday, August 17: Off (First day of classes)
Day/time subject to change
The Citadel Football Kicks Off Fall Camp on Friday
Charleston, S.C. ? The Citadel Football team will officially return to the gridiron for the 2009 season as they kick-off fall camp at the Maybank Triplets Practice Facility at Willson Field on Friday, Aug. 7 at 8 a.m.
Head Coach Kevin Higgins will begin preparations for the upcoming season which starts on Saturday, Sept. 5 at North Carolina against the Tarheels at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN360.
Heading into preseason training, Southern Conference coaches picked the Bulldogs to finish tied for sixth with Samford, while the media selected them to finish seven behind Samford and ahead of Western Carolina and Chattanooga. Seniors Andre Roberts and Terrence Reese were selected to the coaches preseason all-conference first team. Roberts earned the selection at wide receiver and punt return specialist, while Reese was selected as a defensive lineman. Offensive lineman Thomas Suggs and Daniel DeHaven and defensive back Cortez Allen joined Roberts and Reese with preseason accolades on the all-conference second team.
Furman Football Announces Preseason Practice Schedule
First Practice Set For Aug. 9, 4:15 p.m.
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Furman head football coach Bobby Lamb today released his squad's preseason practice schedule, which begins Sunday, August 9.
The Paladins report for preseason drills on Saturday, Aug. 8 and will undergo their first workout in helmets on Aug. 9 at 4:15 p.m. on the two practice fields behind the Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center. Furman's first practice in full gear is set for Thursday, Aug. 13 at 2:30 p.m.
Furman practice dates and times are often subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors. All practice sessions are open to the public.
The Paladins open the 2009 season on Sept. 5 against Presbyterian in a 5:00 p.m. game that will be televised by My40.
2009 Furman Football Preseason Practice Schedule
Aug. 9, 4:15 p.m. (helmets only)
Aug. 10, 2:30 p.m. (helmets only)
Aug. 11, 2:30 p.m. (shells)
Aug. 12, 2:30 p.m. (shells)
Aug. 13, 2:30 p.m. (full pads)
Aug. 14, 8:15 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Aug. 15, 2:30 p.m. (Scrimmage In Paladin Stadium)
Aug. 17, 8:15 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Aug. 18, 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 19, 8:15 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. (Scrimmage in Paladin Stadium)
Aug. 21, 1:00 p.m.
Aug. 24, 2:00 p.m.
Aug. 25, 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 26, Classes Begin, Practice TBD
Aug. 27, Practice TBD
Aug. 28, Practice TBD
Aug. 29, Practice TBD
Note: All practice dates and times subject to change
Football To Open Fall Practice Thursday
Thursday's first practice is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford football team will begin fall practice for the 2009 season Thursday afternoon. The team's first practice is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. at Seibert Stadium.
The Bulldogs will report to campus Wednesday afternoon between 2 and 4 p.m., following Samford's annual media day. The squad's first team dinner is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Samford cafeteria.
Thursday's first practice will be in shorts and helmets. The team's first day in full pads is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. Samford's first day of two-a-day workouts will be Tuesday, Aug. 11, with practices scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The team has scrimmages scheduled for Aug. 15 and 22, both to be held at 9 a.m.
Samford opens the 2009 season on Sept. 5, when the Bulldogs travel to Orlando, Fla., to take on the UCF Knights. Samford's first home game of the 2009 season is scheduled for Sept. 12 against Jacksonville University at 6 p.m. at Seibert Stadium.
Samford returns eight starters on defense and six on offense from last year's team that finished 6-5 overall, giving the program its first winning season since 2003. Samford finished 4-4 in its first season in the Southern Conference, tying for fourth in the league standings.
The Bulldogs have been picked to finish sixth in the league in both the coaches and media preseason polls.
Three Samford players were named to the SoCon Coaches preseason first team All-Conference team. Junior running back Chris Evans, senior offensive lineman Jon Weber and junior linebacker Bryce Smith were named first team All-Conference by the league's coaches. Junior punter Bob Hooper was named second team All-Conference in the preseason poll.
A complete schedule for preseason practice is listed below:
2009 SAMFORD FOOTBALL PRESEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Aug. 5, Players Report
Aug. 6, Practice (Shorts), 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 7, Practice (Shorts), 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 8, Practice (Shells), 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 9, Practice (Shells), 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 10, Practice (Full Pads), 9 a.m.
Aug. 11, Two-A-Day (1st-Pads, 2nd-Shorts), 8:30 a.m./4 p.m.
Aug. 12, Practice (Full Pads), 9 a.m.
Aug. 13, Two-A-Day (1st-Pads, 2nd-Shorts), 8:30 a.m./4 p.m.
Aug. 14, Practice (Full Pads), 9 a.m.
Aug. 15, Scrimmage, 9 a.m.
Aug. 17, Practice (Full Pads), 9 a.m.
Aug. 18, Two-A-Day (1st-Pads, 2nd-Shorts), 8:30 a.m./4 p.m.
Aug. 19, Practice (Full Pads), 9 a.m.
Aug. 20, Two-A-Day (1st-Shorts, 2nd-Pads), 10 a.m./3:30 p.m.
Aug. 21, Practice (Full Pads), 9 a.m.
Aug. 22, Scrimmage, 9 a.m.
Aug. 25, Practice (Full Pads), 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 26, Practice (Full Pads), 4:40 p.m.
Aug. 27, Practice (Full Pads), 4:40 p.m.
Aug. 28, Practice (Full Pads), 4:40 p.m.
Aug. 29, Mock Game, 3 p.m.
Sept. 1, Practice (Full Pads), 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 2, Practice (Shells), 4:40 p.m.
Sept. 3, Practice (Shorts), 4:40 p.m.
Sept. 4, Walk-Through (Shorts), TBA
Sept. 5, Samford at UCF, 5 p.m. (CT)