Tyson Summers talked to the media Tuesday.
FB Spring Practice: New Staff ‘Giddy’ About Getting on the Field
3/22/2016 4:23:00 PM | Football
Spring practice opens Thursday on the banks of Beautiful Eagle Creek.
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STATESBORO, Ga. – They have been relentless on the road recruiting, signed their first class, logged countless hours in the film room evaluating and have spent a lot of time out and about in the community meeting Eagle Nation.
Now it's time for the new Georgia Southern football coaching staff to do what every coach was born to do – blow a whistle.
And the Eagle staff made it known that they can't wait to do just that at pre-spring practice media day Tuesday afternoon in the Ted Smith Family Football Center.
"It's what we've been looking forward to and taking our team goals and trying to do everything right for the last couple months really from the weight room perspective and from the academic side of it, and then trying to begin to slowly kind of install some of the pieces to the puzzle for us offensively and defensively," said Georgia Southern coach Tyson Summers.
Georgia Southern hits the field Thursday for the first of 15 spring football practices. The Eagles return 43 lettermen and 12 starters, six on each side of the ball, from the 2015 team that went 9-4 and won the GoDaddy Bowl, recording the first bowl win in school history. Back for the Eagles are the top two quarterbacks, all of the running backs, three of five starters on the offensive line and all four starters on the defensive line.
"I'll say this: I'm giddy. I'm ready. I know that when we first got here as a staff and started installing and putting things together and getting to know these guys, we were originally going to start our spring practice before spring break and I was a little apprehensive about that because I didn't know if we were going to be ready for that," added Co-Offensive Coordinator David Dean. "But Coach Summers made a very good decision to push that back, and now I'm looking at it saying 'man, I wish we had started' because I'm ready to get out on the field and work with these guys in a position other than the weight room, other than over bags and throw cones."
The spring game is slated for a noon kickoff April 16.
Spring Football Practice Schedule
Thurs., March 24; 3:15-5:30 PM
Sat., March 26; 9:15-11:30 AM
Tues., March 29; 3:15-5:30 PM
Thurs., March 31; 3:15-5:30 PM
Sat., April 2; 9:15-11:30 AM
Tues., April 5; 3:15-5:30 PM
Thurs., April 7; 3:15-5:30 PM
Sat., April 9; 9:15-11:30 AM
Tues., April 12; 3:15-5:30 PM
Thurs., April 14; 3:15-5:30 PM
Sat., April 16; Noon … SPRING GAME
Tues., April 19; 9:15-11:30 AM
Thurs., April 21; 3:15-5:30 PM
Sat., April 23; 9:15-11:30 AM
Mon., April 25; 3:15-5:30 PM
Spring Football Practice Policies and Procedures
1) Fans must enter the Beautiful Eagle Creek Practice Fields through the gate off Tillman Road. Upon entry, fans will check in and receive a pass. All those entering must have a state- or government-issued ID and will sign in.
2) For safety reasons, fans will be allowed only in the marked areas. These areas will be painted and easily visible.
3) There will be no photos allowed at any time once practice begins. Fans are requested to leave their cell phones and cameras in their cars, but if they must bring them in, they have to remain in their pockets. Violation of this rule may result in being asked to leave the premises.
4) Fans are asked to not report on any facets of practice via social media during or after practice. This includes specifics that occur during any periods. Specifics include, but are not limited to, coach-to-player comments, player-to-player comments, coach-to-coach comments, description of formations, drills or plays, or any "live" updates on injuries
5) Practice dates/times/locations are subject to change based on weather or other factors.
6) The GS Football Program or Athletics Department reserve the right to change these policies and procedures at any time.
Tailgate Cook-Off Set for Spring Game April 16
It's time once again to showcase your skills at the Third Annual Spring Football Tailgate Cook-Off on Saturday, April 16 right before the annual Blue-White Spring Game, which starts at noon.
The top-place tailgate and grill masters will claim the title of 2016 Spring Football Tailgate Cookoff Champion, a one-of-a-kind trophy, a one-night stay at a hotel, plus two tickets to the Georgia Southern vs. Georgia Tech game in Atlanta on Oct. 15, 2016, and of course, bragging rights.
To enter the contest, a team or individual must register online by Wednesday, April 13, 2016 and pay a $20 cash fee per entry on site on April 16. All teams or individuals are responsible for providing their own food and equipment for grilling/cooking and will be allowed only one vehicle inside the cook-off zone. Participants are encouraged to grill, cook, steam, etc. their best food for fans to enjoy. Participants need only provide a sampling of food (not a full meal).
Punt, Pass and Kick Contest Added to Spring Game Activities
Newly added to the activities of the Spring Football Game this year is the Punt, Pass, and Kick Contest for kids ages 5-12. Little Eagles (boys and girls) will have an opportunity to showcase their football skills on the field before the game. The event is FREE, every child will receive a T-shirt and the winners receive their very own trophy. Participation is limited though so parents must register their child online by Thursday, April 14.
2016 Season Tickets are on Sale
Football season tickets are on sale and can be purchased by visiting GSEagles.com/tickets or calling 1-800-GSU-WINS. Save 140 percent by buying season tickets. Tickets start as low as $75 per person for the season.
Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics, twitter.com/GSAthletics, iOS app Georgia Southern Eagles and Android app Eagles GATA. Tickets to Georgia Southern athletics events can be purchased by visiting GSEagles.com/tickets.
STATESBORO, Ga. – They have been relentless on the road recruiting, signed their first class, logged countless hours in the film room evaluating and have spent a lot of time out and about in the community meeting Eagle Nation.
Now it's time for the new Georgia Southern football coaching staff to do what every coach was born to do – blow a whistle.
And the Eagle staff made it known that they can't wait to do just that at pre-spring practice media day Tuesday afternoon in the Ted Smith Family Football Center.
"It's what we've been looking forward to and taking our team goals and trying to do everything right for the last couple months really from the weight room perspective and from the academic side of it, and then trying to begin to slowly kind of install some of the pieces to the puzzle for us offensively and defensively," said Georgia Southern coach Tyson Summers.
Georgia Southern hits the field Thursday for the first of 15 spring football practices. The Eagles return 43 lettermen and 12 starters, six on each side of the ball, from the 2015 team that went 9-4 and won the GoDaddy Bowl, recording the first bowl win in school history. Back for the Eagles are the top two quarterbacks, all of the running backs, three of five starters on the offensive line and all four starters on the defensive line.
"I'll say this: I'm giddy. I'm ready. I know that when we first got here as a staff and started installing and putting things together and getting to know these guys, we were originally going to start our spring practice before spring break and I was a little apprehensive about that because I didn't know if we were going to be ready for that," added Co-Offensive Coordinator David Dean. "But Coach Summers made a very good decision to push that back, and now I'm looking at it saying 'man, I wish we had started' because I'm ready to get out on the field and work with these guys in a position other than the weight room, other than over bags and throw cones."
The spring game is slated for a noon kickoff April 16.
Spring Football Practice Schedule
Thurs., March 24; 3:15-5:30 PM
Sat., March 26; 9:15-11:30 AM
Tues., March 29; 3:15-5:30 PM
Thurs., March 31; 3:15-5:30 PM
Sat., April 2; 9:15-11:30 AM
Tues., April 5; 3:15-5:30 PM
Thurs., April 7; 3:15-5:30 PM
Sat., April 9; 9:15-11:30 AM
Tues., April 12; 3:15-5:30 PM
Thurs., April 14; 3:15-5:30 PM
Sat., April 16; Noon … SPRING GAME
Tues., April 19; 9:15-11:30 AM
Thurs., April 21; 3:15-5:30 PM
Sat., April 23; 9:15-11:30 AM
Mon., April 25; 3:15-5:30 PM
Spring Football Practice Policies and Procedures
1) Fans must enter the Beautiful Eagle Creek Practice Fields through the gate off Tillman Road. Upon entry, fans will check in and receive a pass. All those entering must have a state- or government-issued ID and will sign in.
2) For safety reasons, fans will be allowed only in the marked areas. These areas will be painted and easily visible.
3) There will be no photos allowed at any time once practice begins. Fans are requested to leave their cell phones and cameras in their cars, but if they must bring them in, they have to remain in their pockets. Violation of this rule may result in being asked to leave the premises.
4) Fans are asked to not report on any facets of practice via social media during or after practice. This includes specifics that occur during any periods. Specifics include, but are not limited to, coach-to-player comments, player-to-player comments, coach-to-coach comments, description of formations, drills or plays, or any "live" updates on injuries
5) Practice dates/times/locations are subject to change based on weather or other factors.
6) The GS Football Program or Athletics Department reserve the right to change these policies and procedures at any time.
Tailgate Cook-Off Set for Spring Game April 16
It's time once again to showcase your skills at the Third Annual Spring Football Tailgate Cook-Off on Saturday, April 16 right before the annual Blue-White Spring Game, which starts at noon.
The top-place tailgate and grill masters will claim the title of 2016 Spring Football Tailgate Cookoff Champion, a one-of-a-kind trophy, a one-night stay at a hotel, plus two tickets to the Georgia Southern vs. Georgia Tech game in Atlanta on Oct. 15, 2016, and of course, bragging rights.
To enter the contest, a team or individual must register online by Wednesday, April 13, 2016 and pay a $20 cash fee per entry on site on April 16. All teams or individuals are responsible for providing their own food and equipment for grilling/cooking and will be allowed only one vehicle inside the cook-off zone. Participants are encouraged to grill, cook, steam, etc. their best food for fans to enjoy. Participants need only provide a sampling of food (not a full meal).
Punt, Pass and Kick Contest Added to Spring Game Activities
Newly added to the activities of the Spring Football Game this year is the Punt, Pass, and Kick Contest for kids ages 5-12. Little Eagles (boys and girls) will have an opportunity to showcase their football skills on the field before the game. The event is FREE, every child will receive a T-shirt and the winners receive their very own trophy. Participation is limited though so parents must register their child online by Thursday, April 14.
2016 Season Tickets are on Sale
Football season tickets are on sale and can be purchased by visiting GSEagles.com/tickets or calling 1-800-GSU-WINS. Save 140 percent by buying season tickets. Tickets start as low as $75 per person for the season.
Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics, twitter.com/GSAthletics, iOS app Georgia Southern Eagles and Android app Eagles GATA. Tickets to Georgia Southern athletics events can be purchased by visiting GSEagles.com/tickets.
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