IN PHOTOS: South Carolina open spring practice (March 30)
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South Carolina was back on the practice field Thursday, the final on-field meet-up before Saturday’s scrimmage.
The Gamecocks opened practice for the first six periods to the media to get a glimpse at the team near the midpoint of spring ball.
Here are almost 30 photos from the nearly 30 minutes of practice media were able to watch Thursday morning.
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Spring practice schedule
Thursday, March 30 Practice #8 – 9:10 am – Open to Media (Periods 1-6); Teasley/Lindsey/Wright Press Conference – Noon
Friday, March 31 No media availability
Saturday, April 1 Practice #9 – Scrimmage – 9:30 am; Ladies’ Clinic; No media availability
Monday, April 3 Offensive Players Press Conference – TBD
Tuesday, April 4 Practice #10 – 9:10 am – Open to Media (Periods 1-6); Beamer Press Conference – 12:30 pm
Wednesday, April 5 Defensive Players Press Conference – TBD
Thursday, April 6 Practice #11 – 9:10 am; Open to Media Periods 1-5; Hardesty/Lucas Press Conference – Noon
Friday, April 7 No media availability
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Monday, April 10 Offensive Players Press Conference – TBD
Tuesday, April 11 Practice #12 – 9:30 pm; Open to Media (Periods 1-5); Beamer Press Conference – 12:30 pm
Wednesday, April 12 Defensive Players Press Conference – TBD
Thursday, April 13 Practice #13 – 9:10 am; Coordinators Press Conference – Noon
Carolina Calls with Shane Beamer at Backstreets Grill – 7 pm
Friday, April 14 Practice #14 – 9:10 am; Open to Media (Periods 1-5)
Saturday, April 15 Garnet & Black Spring Game – 7 pm – Williams-Brice Stadium
Coach Beamer and Selected Players Press Conference Post-Game – WBS Media Room
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“Big Gamecock Weekend is set for April 14-16. It kicks off on Friday, April 14, when the Carolina softball team opens its series vs. Texas A&M at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. They will also host the Aggies on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Gamecock beach volleyball team will host four matches as part of the Palmetto Invitational, with two matches on Friday at 11 am and 5:30 pm, and two on Saturday at 1 pm and 5 pm.
In addition to the annual Garnet & Black Spring Football Game, highlights of the weekend include the Cocky Trot 5K & Fun Run, a pre-game concert by Gamecock alum Patrick Davis & His Midnight Choir and guests in Gamecock Village, and a post-game fireworks and light show at Williams-Brice Stadium.