Bucs Start Spring Practice March 12

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Soon after returning from Spring Break, the Charleston Southern football team will suit up for spring practice, starting Wednesday March 12, it was announced by Head Coach Jay Mills.

Between the start of practice, and the final spring game, the Bucs will hold 15 practices, including three scrimmages. The final practice will be the 2008 Eddie Gadson Memorial Spring Game on April 12 at 10 a.m. at Buccaneer Field. During the game, most-improved awards will be given out by the team, and Mills will announce the recipient of the 2008 Edward A. Gadson Memorial Scholarship.

A golf outing will be held the day before the spring game, April 11, to help raise money for the scholarship. Those interested in sponsoring, or playing in the tournament can find more information at www.csubucclub.com.

The Bucs are coming off a 5-6 season and are looking forward to opening the season against the University of Miami in the fall.

A full schedule of the spring practices can be found below:

Date             Day                Time                Dress
March 12     Wednesday     3 p.m.             Helmets Only
March 14     Friday             3 p.m.             Helmets Only
March 15     Saturday         10 a.m.           Full (Non-contact)
March 17     Monday         3 p.m.             Full
March 19    Wednesday     3 p.m.             Helmets Only
March 20   Thursday          3 p.m.             Full (Scrimmage #1)
March 24   Monday           3 p.m.             Full
March 26   Wednesday      3 p.m.             Full
March 28   Friday              3 p.m.             Full (Non-contact)
March 31   Monday          3 p.m.              Helmets Only
April 2       Wednesday     3 p.m.              Full (Scrimmage #2)
April 4       Friday             3 p.m.              Full
April 8 Tuesday                3 p.m.              Full
April 10 Thursday            3 p.m.               Full
April 12 Saturday            10 a.m.             Full (Spring Game)
Dates and times subject to change