MSU announces that the spring practices are open to the public again this year. For all of the football related things that Dan Mullen closes to the public, I love that he gives the public a look in the spring. I went to 6 practices last year and it really gives you an inside look at the players progression, the coaches and their styles, and how the players and coaches communicate on the field.
There are so many things to watch this year many are glad the spring remains open. The position battles should be intense. There are 2 juco transfers (Jeremy Chappelle and Justin Cox) that are being counted on to compete immediately. We get to see how David Turner differs from Chris Wilson and the way the defensive linemen react to him. Billy Gonzalez takes over the WR position and the group lost 5 seniors leaving competition wide open. I could go on but you get the point; there is no shortage of story lines.
These practices are open for a reason. It’s 100% for the fans. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this privilege and go support the players and coaches.
Per MSU Media Relations
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Head football coach Dan Mullen and his charges will begin on-field preparation for the 2013 football season as spring practice begins on Thursday, March 21. The 15 practice sessions, which are all open to the public, will conclude with the annual Maroon-White Spring Game on April 20 as part of Super Bulldog Weekend.
The Bulldogs begin the 2013 campaign in the Texas Kickoff Classic on Aug. 31 against Oklahoma State.
SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULED DATES
**All times tentative, and dates may be changed due to weather. Follow @MStateFB on Twitter for the most up-to-date information.
Thursday, March 21 – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 23 – 12 noon
Tuesday, March 26 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 28 – 4 p.m.
Friday, March 29 – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 2 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 4 – 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 6 – Scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium – 12 noon
Tuesday, April 9 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 11 – 4 p.m.
Friday, April 12 – Scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 18 – 4 p.m.
Friday, April 19 – 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 20 – Maroon/White Spring Game – Davis Wade Stadium – 1 p.m.
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