University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Football Works Through Wet Weather at The Rock
3/25/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football
March 25, 2009
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - The Southern Miss football team returned to action for its fifth practice of spring drills as the squad worked through intermittent showers during the 2 hour, 30 minute session here Wednesday afternoon.
An earlier heavy rain shower during the mid-afternoon pushed the practice to the Carlisle-Faulkner Field at Roberts Stadium momentum turf. Still, the less that perfect weather did not stop the Golden Eagles as they went through their final workout prior to Friday's first scrimmage of the spring that will be held at Madison Central High School in Madison.
Friday's scrimmage will start at 5:30 p.m., and is open to the public.
"I said from the start that it didn't matter what kind of weather we played in," said Fedora, who has said that his team was going to experience all type of different conditions when they play in the fall.
The practice focused on position drills as well as special teams work, before transitioning into three periods of controlled scrimmaging that concluded with goal-line situations.
"It (practice) was better today and everyone seems to be improving to take us into Friday's scrimmage," Fedora added.
Season tickets for the 2009 campaign are available by calling 1-800-844-TICK (8425) as well as online at SouthernMiss.com, or by visiting the Pat Ferlise Athletic Ticket Office from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Southern Miss Athletics Department is giving a highlight DVD of the 2008 season to fans that join or renew their Eagle Club donation, as well as making their season ticket and spring game ticket purchases prior to or on Apr. 18, the date of this year's annual Black and Gold Spring Game. The priority deadline is May 1.
