Lehigh University Athletics
Lehigh opens preseason camp this weekend
8/10/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
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Coen continued, “Heading into the first couple of practices we have a lot of questions to answer, particularly along both lines. We want to try and create some depth along the defensive and offensive lines as we move through camp.” He went onto say, “I hope to see big plays in this camp, from our wide receivers, our quarterbacks and our running backs. On defense, I think we are more athletic as a whole and I expect to see kids step up and make plays.”
The freshmen moved onto campus on Friday morning and were quickly introduced to the college football atmosphere as they went through physicals, equipment distribution, a series of meetings and a weight room session. On Saturday the upperclassmen will be tested in the
“It’s important to begin integrating the freshmen with the upperclassmen and get them exposed to our system and the type of practices we run right from the start,” Coen explained.
The team will practice in split sessions on Sunday and Monday as well before the first full-squad workout on Tuesday afternoon. Lehigh will hold its first two-a-day practice sessions on Thursday, August 16 which is one of three double sessions scheduled for camp.
Lehigh kicks off its 2007 season on Saturday, September 8 when the Mountain Hawks host CAA member Villanova at Goodman Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for just after 1:00 and tickets can be purchased by calling 610-7LU-GAME, by visiting the Lehigh Athletics Ticket Office located in Grace Hall or by logging onto Lehighsports.com at anytime.
