April 5, 2008

THIBODAUX, La. - The Colonels practiced in shoulder pads and helmets for the first time this season, and ended the practice session with a scrimmage as the offense squared off against the defense.

"It's really good to just see the team working hard and really getting after one another out there," said head coach Jay Thomas. "Practice is only going to get tougher from here on out, and it is good to see this amount of energy this early in spring ball."

The practice lasted till roughly 11 a.m. before the final whistle blew and the team took a knee around coach Thomas for some final words. The team will have off on Sunday and will resume practice on Monday at 3:30 p.m.

Before both sides took part in the scrimmage, the offense worked primarily on their spread offensive packages while the defense concentrated on working out of the 4-3 formation for the third consecutive day. Special teams got some reps in on their base alignments on punt and punt block.

The annual spring game is set for Thursday April 24 at 7 p.m. in John L. Guidry Stadium. Nicholls athletic department will host Colonel Fest on Saturday April 19 in conjunction with baseball's home contest against in-state rival Northwestern State.

An official start time of Colonel Fest is still being determined, however the event will feature a band and a cooking contest. The cooking contest will feature a jambalaya division and a miscellaneous bracket. Anyone wishing to enter a team in the cook off should contact Norby Chabert at 985-493-2516.

Tickets for Colonel Fest are $10.00 and the ticket will allow for admission to football practice that day and admittance to the baseball game. All children under 13 get in free.

The remaining spring practice schedule is below. All practices are open to the public unless requested otherwise by the football coaching staff.

Monday April 7 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday April 8 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thursday April 10 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Friday April 11 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Saturday April 12 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Monday April 14 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday April 15 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thursday April 17 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Friday April 18 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Saturday April 19 TBA

Monday April 21 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday April 22 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thursday April 24 Annual Spring Game 7 p.m.

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