STATESBORO - The Georgia Southern football team, in conjunction with the athletic marketing team, hosted over 150 local kids Saturday at Allen E. Paulson Stadium for a Little Eagles Camp, presented by Optim Orthopedics, following the second practice of the year.

Despite the warm temperatures, the entire team and staff took part in hosting the local youth to give them a chance to learn the game of football from those playing the game at one of the highest levels possible.

The kids were broken up into different stations such as passing, tackling and kicking, and put through some of the same drills the current team members have done. Additionally, the kids got a chance to interact with GUS and the cheerleaders and finished the day with a group photo.

"This was a great way for us to give back to the community and I think our guys really enjoyed themselves," said head coach Chad Lunsford. "Thanks to Optim and our marketing staff for putting this together and letting us help out and I hope everyone who came out enjoyed themselves."

Earlier in the day, Georgia Southern went through its second practice of the season. It was an extension of Friday's practice and was once again held in helmets and jerseys. The rest of the day included meetings and dinner with curfew again coming at 10 p.m. 
 

Georgia Southern Preseason Football Schedule
Date (Time, Location)
Sun., Aug. 8: 8:20-10:20 AM (Paulson)
Mon., Aug. 9: 8:20-10:20 AM (Eagle Creek)
Tues, Aug. 10: 8:20-10:20 AM (Paulson)
Wed., Aug. 11: No Practice
Thurs., Aug. 12: 5:30-7:30 PM (Paulson)
Fri., Aug. 13: 4:30-6:30 PM (Paulson)
Sat., Aug. 14: 9:30 AM (Paulson; SCRIMMAGE #1); Fan Fest Following

Sun., Aug. 15: 6:30-8:30 PM (Paulson)
Mon., Aug. 16: No Practice
Tues., Aug. 17: 5:30-7:30 PM (Paulson)
Wed., Aug. 18: 5:30-7:30 PM (Paulson)
Thurs., Aug. 19: 5:30-7:30 PM (Paulson)
Fri., Aug. 20: 4:30-6:30 PM (Paulson)
Sat., Aug. 21: 9:30 AM (Paulson; SCRIMMAGE #2)

Sun. Aug. 22: 6:30-8:30 PM (Paulson)
Mon., Aug. 23: No Practice
Tues., Aug. 24: 5:30-7:30 PM (Paulson)
Wed., Aug. 25: 5:30-7:30 PM (Paulson)
Thurs., Aug. 26: 5:30-7:30 PM (Paulson)
Fri., Aug. 27: 4:30-6:30 PM (Paulson); Women's Clinic Following

Sat., Aug. 28: No Practice