ASU to hold first fall practice Thursday - WSFA.com: News Weather and Sports for Montgomery, AL.

The Alabama State football team reports to camp Wednesday and will hold its first fall practice Thursday afternoon at Hornet Stadium. 

Approximately 95 players are set to check in to dorm rooms today and get settled in before getting down to business on the practice field Thursday at 3 p.m.  

The Hornets are coming off an 8-3 season in 2011, with a 7-2 mark in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. Each victory total was one more than what was achieved in 2010.  

"We're excited; it's been a long time," Barlow said since last season ended with victory in the Turkey Day Classic over Tuskegee to the eve of fall camp. "It's kind of been surreal as I think about it. I remember early in the summer thinking ‘when will that day get here'. Now, report day is here and we're a month away from the first game (on Sept. 2 in the MEAC-SWAC Challenge vs. Bethune-Cookman in Orlando, Fla.). I think the players are excited; many of them stayed here over the summer, and we are looking forward to getting started." 

Barlow has an experienced group reporting, not only with 15 starters and 41 lettermen coming back, but also continuity in offensive and defensive systems. 

"With a veteran group coming back and their understanding of our expectations from a practice standpoint, it's a plus for us," Barlow said. "They know the schemes, but naturally we'll reiterate it to them. They will be able to react and play, and that's a good thing. They will also be able to help the younger guys that are coming in the fold. There are a handful of young guys coming in we feel can step in and help us."  

Alabama State 2012 Fall Camp Practice Schedule

Thur. Aug 2 - Practice 3 p.m.

Fri. Aug. 3 - Practice 3 p.m.

Sat. Aug. 4 - Practice 3 p.m.

Sun. Aug. 5 - Practice 3 p.m.

Mon. Aug. 6 - Practice 3 p.m.

Tue. Aug. 7 - Practice 9 a.m./6 p.m.

Wed. Aug. 8 - No Practice

Thur. Aug. 9 - Practice 9 a.m./6 p.m.

Fri. Aug. 10 - Practice 3 p.m.

Sat. Aug. 11 - Practice 9 a.m. (scrimmage)/6 p.m.

Sun. Aug. 12 - No Practice

Mon. Aug. 13 - Practice 9 a.m./6 p.m.

Tue. Aug. 14 - Practice 3 p.m.

Wed. Aug. 15 - Practice 9 a.m./6 p.m.

Thur. Aug. 16 – No Practice

Fri. Aug. 17 - Practice 9 a.m./6 p.m.

Sat. Aug. 18 - Scrimmage 9 a.m.

Sun. Aug. 19 – No Practice

Mon. Aug. 20 – No Practice (First Day of Fall Classes)