Tennessee State Tigers Football Begins Spring Practices

NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- The Tennessee State football team is coming off its fifth non-losing season in the last six years. Head coach will head into spring practices on Monday, Mar. 19 looking to find replacements for seven starters on the defensive side of the ball.

The depth of the defense was a strength in 2017 and coach Reed, as well as defensive coordinator Garry Fisher look for the youngsters to step up during the spring session. Offensive coordinator Jeff Parker will look to replace all-conference wide receiver Patrick Smith and offensive lineman Ty Allen, but returns nine starters heading into the non-traditional season.

The Tigers will practice for four weeks with scrimmages at the end of the first three weeks. The Spring Game caps off the spring practices on Saturday, Apr. 14. The Legends Game kicks off the festivities at 1:00 p.m. and is followed by the Annual Game at 3:00 p.m.

The scrimmages and final game are open to the public.

WEEK 1
Mon., Mar. 19 – 1st Practice - 4-6:15 p.m.
Wed., Mar. 21 – 2nd Practice - 4-6:15 p.m.
Fri., Mar. 23 – 3rd Practice - 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 24 – 4th Practice/1st Scrimmage - 1:15 p.m.

WEEK 2
Mon., Mar. 26 – 5th Practice - 4-6:15 p.m.
Wed., Mar. 28 – 6th Practice - 4-6:15 p.m.
Fri., Mar. 30 – 7th Practice - 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 31 – 8th Practice/2nd Scrimmage - 11:15 a.m.

WEEK 3
Mon., Apr. 2 – 9th Practice - 4-6:15 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 4 – 10th Practice - 4-6:15 p.m.
Fri., Apr. 6 – 11th Practice - 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sat., Apr. 7 – 12th Practice/3rd Scrimmage - 11:15 a.m.

WEEK 4
Mon., Apr. 9 – 13th Practice - 4-6:15 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 11 – 14th Practice - 4-6:15 p.m.
Sat., Apr. 14 – Legends Game 1:00 p.m. / SPRING GAME 3:00 p.m.

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