Dates Set for Football Spring Drills
Feb. 15, 2017
The University of South Carolina’s 2017 spring football practice dates have been set. The Gamecocks are slated to open their spring drills on Saturday, February 25, and conclude with the annual Garnet & Black Spring Game on Saturday, April 1.
Most practices will take place in the mornings at the football practice facility, located at the west end of Gamecock Park. If inclement weather should arise, the practices may be moved into the Jerri and Steve Spurrier indoor practice facility. Scrimmages will be held at Williams-Brice Stadium.
All practices, with the exception of the spring game, are closed to the public. Selected practices will be open to the media for the flex and first three periods only. Times are subject to change.
The Garnet & Black Spring Game will kickoff at 2 pm at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, April 1. The contest will be televised by SEC Network. Admission is free. More information regarding the spring game will be announced at a later date.
The annual Pro Timing Day is set for Tuesday, March 14, beginning in the weight room at 8 am. Only the field work occurring at Williams-Brice Stadium will be open to the media and general public.
In addition, head coach Will Muschamp will take part in a “Carolina Calls” radio show on Thursday, March 30, from 7-8 pm at Wild Wing Café in the Vista (729 Lady Street).
SOUTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL PRACTICE/MEDIA SCHEDULE – SPRING 2017
Wednesday, February 22: Coach Muschamp press conference – 9:30 am; Players’ Media Day – 10 – 11 am
Friday, February 24: Assistant Coaches’ Media Day – 10 – 11 am
Saturday, February 25: Practice #1 – Closed
Monday, February 27: Practice #2 – 9 am; 1st 3 periods open to media
Tuesday, February 28: Practice #3 – 9 am; 1st 3 periods open to media
Thursday, March 2: Practice #4 – 9 am; 1st 3 periods open to media
Monday, March 13: Media Availability – Offense – 10 am
Tuesday, March 14: Practice #5 – Closed; Pro Day – 8 am
Wednesday, March 15: Media Availability – Defense – 10 am
Thursday, Mach 16: Practice #6 – Closed
Friday, March 17: Practice #7 – Closed
Saturday, March 18: Practice #8 – Scrimmage – 10 am, Closed; Muschamp post-practice
Monday, March 20: Media Availability – Offense – 10 am
Tuesday, March 21: Practice #9 – 8 am; 1st 3 periods open to media
Wednesday, March 22: Media Availability – Defense – 10 am
Thursday, March 23: Practice #10 – Closed
Saturday, March 25: Practice #11 – Scrimmage – 10 am, Closed; Muschamp post-practice
Monday, March 27: Media Availability – Offense – 10 am
Tuesday, March 28: Practice #12 – 8 am; 1st 3 periods open to media
Wednesday, March 29: Media Availability – Defense – 10 am
Thursday, March 30: Practice #13 –Closed; Carolina Calls Radio Show, 7 pm
Friday, March 31: Practice #14 –Closed
Saturday, April 1: Garnet & Black Spring Game – 2 pm; Coach Muschamp & selected players available post-game
