Norfolk State Spartans Open Preseason Training Camp on Monday

NORFOLK, Virginia  --  The Norfolk State University football team opens its preseason training camp with a 9 a.m. practice on Monday morning at the Spartans' practice field.

The team will practice from 9-11 a.m. Monday through Friday during the first week of training camp with a conditioning session each afternoon. The team's first two-a-day session is Saturday, with a 9 a.m. intrasquad scrimmage and a 7 p.m. special teams practice scheduled.

Coaches and players will be available for interviews following the conclusion of the 9 a.m. practice each day. Practices are generally open to the media unless otherwise stated.

NSU returns 14 starters from last season and had nine players voted to the Preseason All-MEAC first, second or third teams.

The Spartans open the 2014 season at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at defending Colonial Athletic Association champion Maine in Orono, Maine. NSU's home opener is at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 against defending Big South Conference co-champion Liberty at Dick Price Stadium.

NSU season and single-game football tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at the NSU Ticket Center on campus between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets can also be purchased any time at www.nsuspartanstickets.com.

Matt Michalec, Asst. AD/Communications

NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION