Ball State University Athletics
Football Practices In Full Pads Sunday
August 09, 2015 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State football team practiced in full pads for the first time this fall camp Sunday afternoon at Scheumann Stadium.
“Our situation of the day was coming out where the offense was backed up on its own two-yard line,” Ball State head football coach Pete Lembo said. “It was good to see the first offense break out and move the ball in that situation. We also spent plenty of time on special teams today, as we do most days in our practices. “
PRACTICE SCHEDULE: The Cardinals practice Monday (Aug. 10) under the lights at Scheumann Stadium beginning at 7:15 p.m.
“We will have a little bit more time off our feet before our next practice Monday night,” Lembo said. “That will be our first practice of the preseason where we will actually get a little bit a live contact in at the very end. I wanted to make sure we had a little extra time to make corrections from today and get the guys' legs back underneath them before we have a little more physical practice tomorrow night.”
The Ball State football team will hold its first two-a-day on Wednesday (Aug. 12) at 8:15 a.m. and cap the day off with a night practice beginning at 7:15 p.m. The Cardinals' Thursday (Aug. 13) session will start at 2:15 p.m.
On Friday, the football team will start the morning with an 8:15 a.m. practice before holding its first preseason scrimmage at 7:15 p.m. in Scheumann Stadium.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS:
-Paint Downtown Muncie Red, August 11, Canan Commons, Noon – 2 p.m.
Be on the lookout for Ball State football players, spirit squad members and staff visiting downtown businesses and offices distributing poster and schedule cards and inviting supporters to Canan Commons to enjoy lunch on the Cardinals! WLBC will be on hand and fans will have the chance to meet the team and Coach Lembo while taking in beautiful downtown Muncie.
-Paint Yorktown Red, August 11, Noon – 2 p.m.
Members of the Ball State football program will visit Yorktown businesses to hand out schedule cards and posters in the effort to spread the red!
-The Cardinals at Tuhey Pool, August 11, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
During the harsh, hot preseason training camp, Coach Lembo and the Ball State football team will take a night to cool off with the community at Tuhey Pool. We invite the community to meet the Cardinals in a cool, relaxed setting. Of course, the marketing and fan engagement team will be on hand to distribute giveaways.
-Fall Fan Jam, August 15, Scheumann Stadium, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
This annual fan favorite features football skills stations for fall sports, poster giveaways, autographs, cheerleaders, Code Red dancers, Charlie Cardinal and free food from corporate partners. Fans can also check out the new playing surface and take a walk around the locker room and meet student-athletes and coaches from a variety of sports.
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