Football Continues Ohio University Preparations
12/17/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
Dec. 17, 2006
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - The Southern Miss football team completed an hour and half practice, today, at the Joe P. Park Practice Field, continuing preparations for the GMAC Bowl on Jan. 7, 2007, against Ohio University, the Mid-American Conference East Division Champions, at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., at 7 p.m.
â?oeThey had a good day,â?? Head Coach Jeff Bower said. â?oeWeâ?TMll be a little more intense the next couple of days and go out in full gear. We will work hard on Ohio University preparation before the players go home on Thursday.â??
Both freshman running back Damion Fletcher and senior running back Conrad Chanove were limited in todayâ?TMs practice. Fletcher is recuperating from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained against Houston on Dec. 1, while Chanove is still rehabbing after having arthroscopic surgery on his knee on Dec. 6.
â?oeWeâ?TMre letting them work some but not at full speed,â?? Bower said.
Senior defensive back Caleb Hendrix was present for todayâ?TMs preparations but wasnâ?TMt able to practice due to a minor illness. Bower announced that he will be able to practice on Monday.
Bower also announced that redshirt senior defensive end Shadler Manning will not be able to attend the GMAC Bowl due to personal reasons, and that Joe Singleton also has left the team for personal reasons.
The Golden Eagle football team will practice again tomorrow at 3:30 p.m., through Thursday, Dec. 21, before leaving for the holidays. Before leaving for Mobile, the Golden Eagles will meet on Monday, Jan. 1, for a 7 p.m., practice and again on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The team will travel to Mobile following Tuesday's practice.
Tickets are currently on sale for the GMAC Bowl, matching Southern Miss, East Division Champions of Conference USA, against Ohio University, East Division Champions of the Mid-American Conference, set for Sunday (Jan. 7) in Mobile, Ala. Game time is set for 7 p.m., at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
Golden Eagle fans can purchase their tickets online, on SouthernMiss.com, or go by the Southern Miss Athletic Ticket Office, or by calling 1-800-844-TICK or (601) 266-5418.
Ticket prices are $45 for reserved seating, as well as a $15 student ticket. Current Southern Miss students are required to show valid student ID at time of purchase. A limit of one (1) ticket can be purchased per student ID at the discounted student rate.
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