Gamecocks Announce Pre-Season Football Practices

July 25, 2007

Head Coach Steve Spurrier has set his 2007 pre-season football schedule, it was announced today. The Gamecocks will begin fall drills on Saturday, August 4, leading up to the season-opening game against Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, September 1. All practices are closed unless noted differently at a later date.

Coach Spurrier and selected assistant coaches and players will be available for media interviews following each afternoon/evening practice session. Most practices will last approximately two hours. There will be no media opportunities following the morning practice on days when two-a-days are scheduled.

The annual South Carolina Football Media Day is set for Sunday, August 5 from 3 – 5 p.m. Photographers will be allowed on the field from 3 – 3:30 p.m. Coach Spurrier will hold a press conference in the Crews Building Meeting Room at approximately 3:40 p.m. Requested players and assistant coaches will be available for interviews in the Crews Building Lobby following Coach Spurrier’s press conference.

Please note that all dates and times are subject to change.

Friday, August 3: Players Report; Team Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 4: Practice 7:30 p.m. (Helmets only)

Sunday, August 5: Media Day 3- 5 p.m.; Practice 7:30 p.m. (Helmets only)

Monday, August 6: Practice 7:30 p.m. (Helmets only)

Tuesday, August 7: Practice 7:30 p.m. (Helmets only)

Wednesday, August 8: Practice 7:30 p.m. (Helmets only)

Thursday, August 9: Practice 7:30 p.m. (Full pads)

Friday, August 10: Practice 9:30 a.m. (Helmets/Shoulder pads); Practice 7:30 p.m. (Full pads)

Saturday, August 11: Practice 4:15 p.m. (Scrimmage)

Sunday, August 12: Fan Appreciation Day 1-2:30 p.m. Colonial Center; Practice 7:30 p.m. (Full pads)

Monday, August 13: Practice 7:30 p.m. (Full pads)