August 12, 2008
COLLEGE STATION, Texas- The Texas A&M football team held its first scrimmage of fall camp with a two-and-a-half hour workout in full pads Tuesday morning inside the McFerrin Athletic Center.
The scrimmage was scheduled for Kyle Field, but a heavy line of thunderstorms moved the practice indoors. Head coach Mike Sherman said he saw some good things from his squad.
“Overall it was a good first scrimmage,” Sherman said. “I thought the guys handled the sudden change of going indoors pretty well. We did some good things. We ran the ball decent at times. The defense had a great goal-line stand. I thought the young backs ran well. We weren’t as good as we have been, and that’s a little disappointing, but overall not bad.”
Following meetings, the Aggies have the rest of the day off before returning to action with a pair of workouts Wednesday. Fans are reminded that outdoor workouts are now open to current students, former students and Texas A&M faculty and staff members.
The practice schedule for the next few days, and the new practice attendance policy, are listed below and subject to change without notice.
UPCOMING PRACTICE SCHEDULE (as of Tuesday, 4 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
7:30 a.m., Coolidge Practice Fields
3:30 p.m., McFerrin Athletic Center (NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
7:30 a.m., Coolidge Practice Fields
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
7:30 a.m., Coolidge Practice Fields
3:30 p.m., McFerrin Athletic Center (NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC)
TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL PRESEASON PRACTICE POLICY
- All current Texas A&M students with their student ID may attend preseason fall camp workouts.
- Former students with an Aggie Ring may attend preseason fall camp workouts.
- Texas A&M faculty and staff with their University ID may attend preseason fall practice.
- All visitors must sign in at the registration table at the gate.
- No cell phones, cameras or audio/video equipment are allowed. Visitors are recommended to leave cell phones in their car.
- Visitors must remain behind the maroon lines marked on the Coolidge Practice Fields. At Kyle Field, please remain in the stands.
- You must have a valid TAMU parking permit to park in the lots near the Bright Football Complex. Transportation Services recommends parking in either the University Center Parking Garage or the West Campus Parking Garage.
- If practices have to be moved into the McFerrin Athletic Center, fans are not allowed due to fire codes and lack of space on the sidelines.
- Remember, we are Aggies, we are a family. The privilege of attending practice will remain as long as it does not hamper the team's preparation, or put our team at a competitive disadvantage.