University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Football Opens Spring Practice on Sunday
3/14/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - The third season of the Todd Monken era officially gets underway on Sunday afternoon when the Southern Miss football program begins spring practice at 3:45 p.m.
The Golden Eagles will go through their 15 practices over a five-week period and will typically hold its workouts on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday during the week, except for two scheduled Saturdays, which includes March 28 and as well as the spring game on April 18. A time for the spring game will be announced at a later date.
The program has seen improvement in each of the first two seasons under Monken and the plan is to continue that trend this year as the Golden Eagles return a veteran club for 2015.
"This is a big spring for us,' said Monken. "Ninety-five percent of our team is already with us, so it's the most depth we've had since I've been here. But the exciting part is to continue to climb our way back to the top."
Southern Miss returns 59 letterwinners from last year's squad including 30 on offense, 25 on defense and four specialists, while losing 31 (eight on offense, 12 on defense and one specialist).
Ten starters return on offense for the program, while the defense will welcome five back on its side of the ball.
Practice is open to the general public for spring drills unless otherwise noted. Fans are asked to show ID to gain admittance to practice.
The Golden Eagles open their 2015 season at home on Sept. 5, against in-state foe Mississippi State. Season tickets for the upcoming football season can be purchased by going online at SouthernMissTickets.com, by calling 1-800-844-TICK (8425) or by visiting the Pat Ferlise Ticket Office weekdays during normal business hours.
2015 Southern Miss Spring Practice Schedule
Sunday, March 15 - 3:45 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17 - 4 - 6 p.m.
Thursday, Mary 19 - 4:15 - 6:35 p.m.
Sunday, March 22 - 3:45 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24 - 4 - 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 26 - 4:15 - 6:35 p.m.
Saturday, March 28 - TBA (scrimmage)
Tuesday, March 31 - 4 - 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 2 - 4:15 - 6:35 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7 - 4 - 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 9 - TBA (scrimmage)
Sunday, April 12 - 3:45 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14 - 4 - 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 16 - 4:15 - 6:35 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 - Spring Game, TBA
*Please note practice times and dates are subject to change.
