MonticelloLive

The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team reports for fall practice this Wednesday, August 6. On-field practice begins on Thursday.

On Wednesday, each player will be given a practice schedule, receive their helmet and pads, be assigned a locker, and partake in positional and team meetings.

“We are about to begin a rigorous three-week training period to be as prepared as possible for this season,” said fourth-year head coach Gwaine Mathews. “This is a time to get excited about UAM football, but is also a time for our players and coaches to be focused on the task at hand.”

There will be close to 100 players report on Wednesday, including 2007 GSC Freshman of the Year Scott Buisson and 2007 Daktronics All-Region 2nd Team Selection Larry White.

On-field practice begins Thursday, August 7 followed by 25 practice sessions over the next 20 days. Most of the practices will take place on the practice field on the southeast corner of the campus behind Bankston Hall.

“The progress of the new facilities is very exciting,” said Mathews. “These guys are really working hard and it shows…from the ongoing construction to the upkeep of the grass at the stadium and practice field, everything is being done first class.”

All practices are open to the public. For a full practice schedule, visit uamsports.com.

The 2008 football season kicks off Saturday, August 30, when the team travels 45 minutes north to face off against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff at 6 p.m.