S.C. State Bulldogs Making Progress On Offense

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina  --  South Carolina State conducted a 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.

"I thought practice went really well today and the weather held up fine," Pough said. "Still having an issue of sort and some days the offense seem like they are coming along and today was one of those days."

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, according to Pough. SC State will devote most of Friday's drills to preparing for its Saturday 10 a.m. scrimmage, the second of the preseason for Pough's team.

Pough noted that Thursday was the mid-way point of preseason preparations for his team. The major part of the practice was devoted to special teams with an emphasis on PAT's and coverage type situations.

MEET THE PLAYERS DAY

SC State will hold its annual "Meet the Players Day" Saturday, 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.

Bulldogs Schedule
Friday Aug. 16 Two-a-day Practices
Practice # 16(full pads) 9:30 a.m.
Practice # 17(shells) 7:10 p.m.
Saturday Aug. 17 Practice# 18 (Scrimmage 2-full pads) 10 a.m.
Sunday Aug. 18 No practice
Monday Aug.19 Two-a-day Practices
Practice # 19(full pads) 9:30 a.m.
Practice # 20(shells) 7 p.m.
Tuesday Aug. 20 Classes Begin, No Practice
Rally on the Square (Downtown Orangeburg) 6:30 p.m.

**In-season practice schedule begins Aug. 21(times vary, consult Sports Information Office).**

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