Spring Football Set To Open Friday at Fisher Stadium

March 27, 2009

EASTON, Pa. - The Lafayette football program will hold the first of 14 practices on Friday night at Fisher Stadium when the Leopards work out from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Leopards are scheduled to practice twice more over the weekend, going from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Check below for a complete spring schedule.

The spring season will conclude with the annual Maroon vs. White game on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. under the lights of Fisher Stadium.

Many of the key positions, especially on offense, will be decided during the spring season. Head coach Frank Tavani and offensive coordinator Mickey Fein will be taking a hard look at the quarterback and tailback spots where they will have a slew of qualified candidates, including at least two players at each of those positions with starting experience in 2008.

Overall 14 starters, including three All-Patriot League selections, return along with 40 letterwinners for the 2009 squad. Lafayette is coming off its second straight 7-4 season and is the only Patriot League program to record a winning record in each of the last five regular seasons while also holding a Top 25 national ranking in each season.

Season ticket packages, which include all six home contests and the Lafayette-Lehigh game, will go on sale at the annual Maroon and White game. Prices are $95 for adults, $65 for seniors ages 65 and older and $47 for children 13 and younger. Single-game tickets will go on sale Aug. 3.

For diehard Lafayette football fans, check back next week to www.GoLeopards.com for the 2009 Spring Prospectus that will include an updated depth chart.

SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
(Tentative)

Friday, March 27 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Helmets Only

Saturday, March 28 9:00-11:00 a.m. • Helmets Only

Sunday, March 29 9:00-11:00 a.m. • Full Pads

Monday, March 30 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Full Pads

Wednesday, April 1 4:30-6:30 p.m • Full Pads

Friday, April 3 4:30-6:30 p.m • Full Pads

Saturday, April 4 9:00-11:00 a.m • Full Pads

Monday, April 6 4:30-6:30 p.m • Full Pads

Wednesday, April 8 4:30-6:30 p.m • Full Pads

Friday, April 10 4:30-6:30 p.m • Full Pads

Saturday, April 11 2:00-4:00 p.m • Full Pads

Monday, April 13 4:30-6:30 p.m • Full Pads

Wednesday, April 15 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Full Pads

Thursday, April 16 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Full Pads

Friday, April 17 • Maroon vs. White 7:30 p.m. • Fisher Stadium

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