ATLANTA--Georgia State fans are invited to get a sneak preview of the Panther football team as GSU holds its first-ever Spring Football Scrimmage on Saturday, April 10 at 1 p.m. at the Georgia Dome. Admission is free.
Head coach Bill Curry and his squad will conduct an offense-versus-defense scrimmage as they continue preparations for their inaugural season, which kicks off Sept. 2 versus Shorter at the Georgia Dome.
"Spring practice is as important as anything else we've done, even recruiting," said Curry.
"You can have the right players, the right coaches, and the right systems, but if you don't nail down fundamentals in spring practice, then you can't do it in the fall because you don't have time. I'm talking about footwork, stances, route running, reads for the quarterback, along with the blocking and tackling."
The Panthers have approximately 71 players participating in spring practice, including the six members of the 2010 recruiting class who enrolled this semester.
"The newcomers have already made a difference," said Curry, whose squad began spring practice on March 23. "They made a difference in our off-season program, and now their presence is very apparent in our practices. They are all good players and good people, and they have added veteran leadership to our team."
Fans interested in purchasing inaugural season tickets are invited to attend the Spring Scrimmage to tour hospitality areas as well as try out seating options in the various pricing categories, including Panther Athletic Club (PAC) Priority Seating sections.
Georgia State athletics staff from the ticket office and PAC office will be on hand to answer questions regarding season tickets, packages and other available amenities.
Live radio coverage will be available on WRAS-FM 88.5, with Dave Cohen calling the action.
FREE ADMISSION, COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE FROM CAMPUS:
Admission to the Spring Scrimmage is free, and the Georgia Dome Gate D will open at 11:30 a.m. Sections 114-117 will be available for general admission seating.
A complimentary shuttle, available for students, faculty and staff, will be provided from the GSU campus to the Georgia Dome.
Shuttle service will begin at 11 a.m. and will run until approximately 3:30 p.m. Shuttles will pick up at two locations on campus and drop off at Gate D of the Georgia Dome.
Shuttle pick-up locations on campus:
1) University Commons - Piedmont Avenue at John Wesley Dobbs
2) Sports Arena at the corner of Decatur Street and Collins Street, adjacent to G-Deck.
Free parking is available in G-Deck at the Collins Street entrance.
PARKING AT THE GEORGIA DOME:
Paid parking is available at the Georgia Dome in the Orange Lot at a cost of $10 per car. Parking for guests with disabilities is available in the Silver Lot ($10 per care). Lots open at 10 a.m.
Fans are also encouraged to ride MARTA. The Georgia Dome is easily accessible from the Dome/GWCC/Phillips/CNN Station or the Vine City Station. Click here for more information on MARTA routes.
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