ORANGEBURG, SC – South Carolina State conducted light drills in little over two-hour preseason workout Thursday morning, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. It was the lone workout of the day for the Bulldogs, who had a great workout in cool like temperatures, according to head coach Buddy Pough.
"We are trying to take it easy from this point until the end of preseason," Pough said. "We have some guys banged up and getting around slow so we hope to try and have them healthy enough to get through the scrimmage this weekend."
The Bulldogs return to the practice field on Friday when they will essentially complete their two-a-day staggered workouts. The morning session will be in full gear and the evening session in shorts and helmets and will be more of a walk-thru according to Pough.
SC State will devote most of Friday's drills to preparing for Saturday's 10 a.m. scrimmage, the second of the preseason for Pough's team.
Pough noted that Thursday was the Bulldogs are moving in the right direction, and at this point the main focus is getting individual fundamentals and techniques down so everyone can adjust to their prospective role.
MEET THE PLAYERS DAYSC State will hold its annual "Meet the Players Day" Saturday (Aug, 16), beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, following a 10 a.m. scrimmage.
The annual event, sponsored by The STATE Club – the Bulldog boosters – will give fans an opportunity to meet the Bulldog players, take pictures, get autographs and have lunch with the players. Most of the activities are free; however, the cost of lunch with the players is $10 for adults and $5 for person's 17-years old and under.
Preseason Football ScheduleFriday Aug. 15 Two-a-day Practices
Practice # 16(full pads) 9:30 a.m.
Practice # 17(shells) 7:10 p.m.
Saturday Aug. 16 Practice# 18 (Scrimmage # 2-full pads) 10 a.m.
Sunday Aug. 17 No practice
Monday Aug.18 Two-a-day Practices
Practice # 19(full pads) 9:30 a.m.
Practice # 20(shells) 7:10 p.m.
Tuesday Aug. 19 Classes Begin, No Practice
**In-season practice schedule begins Aug. 20 (times vary, consult Athletic Media Relations Office).**
