July 30, 2010

The University of South Carolina football squad will officially report for fall camp on Monday, August 2, with the first practice scheduled for Tuesday, August 3. The first practice is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Bluff Road practice fields, also commonly known as the “Proving Grounds.”

The first week of practices of the fall camp will be open to the public. Any additional open practices will be announced at a later date. No cameras (video or still) will be allowed after the first 15 minutes of the practice. Pets are not permitted on the practice fields.

The Gamecocks will open the 2010 season on Thursday, September 2 when they host the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The 7:30 p.m. ET contest will be televised nationally on ESPN.

Here is the preseason practice schedule. Most practices will last approximately two hours. Dates and times are subject to change.

Tuesday, August 3: 7:30 p.m. (Helmets only)

Wednesday, August 4: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 5: 7:30 p.m. (Helmets and shoulder pads)

Friday, August 6: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 7: 7:30 p.m. (First day of full pads)

Sunday, August 8: Media Day, 2:30 – 5 p.m. Practice: 7:30 p.m.

Monday, August 9: 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10: 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 11: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 12: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 13: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 14: 3:45 p.m.

Sunday, August 15: Colonial Life Fan Appreciation Day, 1-2:30 p.m., Practice: 7:30 p.m.

Monday, August 16: 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17: 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 18: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 19: First day of classes; Practice: 4:15 p.m.

Friday, August 20: 4:15 p.m.

Saturday, August 21: 11 a.m.

Sunday, August: 22: No practice scheduled

Monday, August 23: 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 24: 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, August 25: 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, August 26: 4:15 p.m.

Friday, August 27: No practice scheduled

Saturday, August 28: 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 29: 7 p.m.

Monday, August 30: 7 p.m.

Tuesday, August 31: 4:15 p.m.