The 2024 preseason officially begins for the Presbyterian College football team as the sun rises tomorrow, starting off a string of practices on Wednesday from 8:30-10:30 AM.
Head coach Steve Englehart – approaching his third year in charge of the Blue Hose and with a defense that figures to return all 11 starters – has scheduled 21 preseason practices leading up to the first clash of the campaign at Mercer on Thursday, August 29.
All of those practice dates can be found further down this page, as PC will be clad with helmets but no pads on Wednesday. The first session accompanied with full gear is set for Tuesday, August 6 (also at 8:30 AM).
Presbyterian will hold their first full uniform scrimmage on Saturday, August 10 from Bailey Memorial Stadium at 6:30 PM. They’ll return to the facility once more on Thursday, August 22 for another assembly at Bailey which will be one week out from the season’s first contest.
UPDATE:
The Presbyterian College football team kicked off its fall camp sessions on Wednesday morning at the practice fields adjacent to Bailey Memorial Stadium, engineered by third-year head coach Steve Englehart and staff.
Dressed in helmets and shorts for their first official team activity of the new season, the Blue Hose worked for two-and-a-half hours in the summer humidity with ultra-high levels of enthusiasm for an incoming year that's sure to entertain PC fans.
"It's essential for us to not mistake activity for achievement", preached Englehart in a group huddle at the conclusion of practice. "Today is the day that this team is born, and we're only going upwards from this point. But always remember that, if you suit up and just go through the motions, there's no progress."
"More than anything, this is about staying completely focused on the details. That's how you stay conditioned for the 4th quarter, by staying locked in from start to finish."
PC took part in numerous drills both on and off the ball, ending the day with seven-on-seven no-contact snaps to roll through the offensive basics.
A businesslike attitude permeated across the squad, with all eyes pointed to the 2024 season opener on August 29 with a trip to Mercer.
Presbyterian will continue a daily practice routine up until Sunday, with each of those sessions going from 8:30-10:30 AM. They'll hold their first full-gear practice on Tuesday, August 6 and will serve up an intersquad scrimmage at Bailey Memorial on Saturday, August 10.
Presbyterian College Preseason Football Practice Schedule
Wednesday, July 31: 8:30-10:30 AM (Helmets)
Thursday, August 1: 8:30-10:30 AM (Helmets)
Friday, August 2: 8:30-10:30 AM (Shells)
Saturday, August 3: 8:30-10:30 AM (Shells)
Monday, August 5: 8:30-10:30 AM (Shells)
Tuesday, August 6: 8:30-10:30 AM (Full)
Wednesday, August 7: 8:30-10:30 AM (Full)
Friday, August 9: 8:30-10:30 AM (Shells)
Saturday, August 10: 6:30-8:30 PM (Scrimmage @ Bailey Memorial)
Monday, August 12: 8:30-10:30 AM (Full)
Tuesday, August 13: 8:30-10:30 AM (Shells)
Wednesday, August 14: 8:30-10:30 AM (Full)
Thursday, August 15: 8:30-10:15 AM (Walk-Through)
Friday, August 16: 8:30-10:30 AM (Shells)
Tuesday, August 20: 9:00-11:00 AM (Shells)
Wednesday, August 21: 5:00 PM (Helmets)
Thursday, August 22: 7:00 PM (Shells @ Bailey Memorial)
Friday, August 23: 8:00 PM (Full)
Sunday, August 25: 8:00 PM (Full)
Monday, August 26: 5:30 PM (Shells)
Tuesday, August 27: 9:00 AM (Shells)
