Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern Set to Open 2010 Preseason Football Camp
8/5/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 5, 2010
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Football season is here!
This Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 7-8), Northwestern's student-athletes report to Evanston and begin their first official workout at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9 in Evanston. Five days later, Northwestern moves its preseason football camp to Kenosha, Wis., for eight full days of practice, beginning Aug. 16. This is the 19th straight year the Wildcats have held part of their preseason camp at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside campus.
"It's an exciting time for our program as we prepare for another season," says fifth-year coach Pat Fitzgerald. "We have a school-record 56 returning lettermen and 31 players who have started at least one college game. We've had a tremendous offseason and I know our players are anxious to get fall camp underway.
"Having experienced Camp Kenosha as both a player and as a coach, I can tell you the time spent away from everyday distractions and the ability to concentrate just on football is invaluable. The accommodations, hospitality and the facilities provided by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside are second to none, which allows us to focus on becoming the best football team we can be for the upcoming season."
Northwestern will hold its annual preseason scrimmage, set for 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at a new location this year -- Indian Trail High School in Kenosha (see directions and address below).
Northwestern then returns to Evanston on Aug. 24 to prepare for its Sept. 4 opener at Vanderbilt (6:30 p.m. CT, ESPN3.com).
The following is Northwestern's Kenosha practice schedule. (All practices take place at UW-Parkside, unless otherwise noted. Closed practices -- to both media and the public -- are also noted.)
NOTE: All practices, other than the Aug. 22 scrimmage, are CLOSED to the general public. For high school coaches, scouts, friends of the program, etc., wishing to attend practice, please contact Carolyn Fleming
The Wildcats will hold their first seven practices in Evanston (starting at 4 p.m. on Aug. 9) before heading north.
Aug. 16
8:50 to 11 a.m. & 4:45 to 6:45 p.m.
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Aug. 17
11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
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Aug. 18
8:50 to 11 a.m. (BTN Tour) & 6 to 8 p.m. (evening closed)
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Aug. 19
11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
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Aug. 20
11 a.m. to Noon
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Aug. 21
Scrimmage -- 3 p.m. (at Indian Trail High School)
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Aug. 22
No Practice
Aug. 23
10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Naval Station Great Lakes, closed to public)
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All practice times and location subject to change
Directions to UW-Parkside: Take I-94 WEST to Highway E. Go east on Highway E until you reach County Highway JR (Petrifying Springs Road). (Approximately 1 mile after Highway 31.) Go left on County Highway JR (Petrifying Springs Road), approximately 200 yards, to the UW-Parkside athletic department. Football fields are located approximately 300 yards east of the athletic department.
Directions to Indian Trail High School: Take I-94 West into Wisconsin and take Exit 342 (Highway 158). Merge onto 120th Avenue. Make a slight right turn onto Highway 158E/52nd Street. Continue to follow Highway 158E. Turn right onto 88th Ave. Turn left onto 60th Street. Indian Trail High School (6800 60th Street, Kenosha) is on the left.
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