McCarthy Shakes Up Training Camp Schedule
The Packers have announced a substantial change to the remaining training camp schedule.
By PackerAaron
An interesting change to the training camp schedule was announced by the team earlier today.
From the Packers:
The Green Bay Packers have announced changes to their training camp schedule, beginning Monday, Aug. 15.
The Packers’ three practices on Aug. 15-17 that were originally scheduled for 7 p.m. at Ray Nitschke Field have been moved to 11:15 a.m. The Aug. 18 practice has been shifted from 1 p.m. to 11 a.m.
Practices on Aug. 22-24 and Aug. 28-29 will be held at 11:15 a.m., and the Aug. 30 session, the final practice open to the public, will be at 11:00 a.m.
REVISED PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR AUG. 15-SEPT. 1
Monday, Aug. 15 11:15 a.m. (Pads)
Tuesday, Aug. 16 11:15 a.m. (Pads)
Wednesday, Aug. 17 11:15 a.m. (Pads)
Thursday, Aug. 18 11:00 a.m. (Helmets)
Friday, Aug. 19 Preseason game vs. Arizona Cardinals, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 20 No practice
Sunday, Aug. 21 No practice
Monday, Aug. 22 11:15 a.m. (Pads)
Tuesday, Aug. 23 11:15 a.m. (Pads)
Wednesday, Aug. 24 11:15 a.m. (Pads)
Thursday, Aug. 25 No practice
Friday, Aug. 26 Preseason game at Indianapolis Colts, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27 No practice
Sunday, Aug. 28 11:15 a.m. (Pads)
Monday, Aug. 29 11:15 a.m. (Pads)
Tuesday, Aug. 30 11:00 a.m. (Pads)
Wednesday, Aug. 31 No practice
Thursday, Sept. 1 Preseason game vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 7 p.m.
*All practice dates, times and dress are subject to change
This will make tonight's practice the last evening practice of training camp.
No word yet as to why the change was made, though I'm sure McCarthy will be asked about it tonight.
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Comments (7)
August 11, 2011 at 04:15 pm
It's lunar. Understand the moon, understand McCarthy.
August 11, 2011 at 06:31 pm
They discovered the Patriots spy satellite was passing overhead around dusk.
August 11, 2011 at 07:29 pm
Maybe he thought evening practices were too relaxing.
August 11, 2011 at 08:12 pm
GBPG guys were saying via twitter it was to get them acclimated to the typical noon/afternoon playing times coming up shortly. AM practice to get ready for afternoon starts for regular/pre-season.
Creatures of habit and such.....
August 11, 2011 at 10:49 pm
lunar
August 11, 2011 at 10:51 pm
solar
August 12, 2011 at 09:51 am
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