Temple University Athletics
Temple Football Opens Spring Practice on Tuesday
3.13.08 | Football
March 13, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - The Temple University football team opens spring practice on Tuesday, March 18 at Edberg-Olson Hall.
The 15 practice sessions over 34 consecutive calendar days will utilize a Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday schedule with the exception of the opening weekend.
Temple's spring drills conclude with the annual Cherry & White intra-squad scrimmage at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Ambler (Pa.) Sports Complex.
Under the guidance of third-year head coach Al Golden, this season's squad returns everyone from last year except for one starter. In 2007, Temple fielded the nation's youngest team, playing 25 freshmen, including 20 true freshmen, and starting the nation's most freshmen (12). For the third consecutive year, Temple also signed the top-rated recruiting class in the MAC according to Scout.com.
All practices are open only to Temple football alumni, Xtra Point Club members, and high school coaches, provided the individuals register in Edberg-Olson Hall before visiting the field. Practices are closed to the general public.
Temple will open the 2008 season at Army on Friday, August 29. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. before a national television audience on ESPNU or ESPN Classic. The Owls host Connecticut on Sept. 6 at Lincoln Financial Field in their home opener.
Temple football season tickets are on sale now for as low as $75, and can be purchased by calling the Temple Ticket Office at 215-204-8499. Fans are encouraged to visit www.OwlsTix.com for full season ticket pricing information.
Temple's 2008 Spring Practice Schedule
Date Event Time Tuesday, March 18 Practice #1 3 p.m. Thursday, March 20 Practice #2 3 p.m. Monday, March 24 Practice #3 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 Practice #4 3 p.m. Thursday, March 27 Practice #5 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29 Coaches Clinic 8:30 a.m. Practice #6 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 Practice #7 3 p.m. Thursday, April 3 Practice #8 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Coaches Clinic 8:30 a.m. Practice #9 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 Practice #10 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10 Practice #11 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 Coaches Clinic 8:30 a.m. Practice #12 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 Practice #13 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17 Practice #14 3 p.m. Saturday, April 19 Cherry & White Game 1:15 p.m.
