HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana football team opened the second week of fall practice Monday morning at Strawberry Stadium.
 
The Lions hit the practice field for a split-squad practice on Monday and were in shoulder pads for the first time this fall. Southeastern head coach Frank Scelfo continues to approve of the team's performance early in preseason.
 
"We put the pads today and the temperatures rose, but our players responded," Scelfo commented. "What really stands out is the energy. We made some big plays on offense today, but the most encouraging thing we saw was the way our players are supporting one another. You can hear guys talking and cheering for one another. That positive energy is great to be around and I'm really proud of how our guys have been working."
 
The early days of camp have seen SLU hold split-squad practices each season since Scelfo took over the helm of the program.
 
"We are able to provide much more individual attention during the split practices," Scelfo stated. "Everyone gets the reps necessary to show what they can do. Because we didn't have a full spring, we're still in the evaluation period, so it's valuable for us as coaches. Because guys are able to get so many reps, it also shows us who is able to fight through the fatigue."
 
Scelfo continues to be impressed with the depth on his roster and has been pleased with the competition through preseason's early stages.

"We have competition and multiple options at every position, so that's forcing everyone to bring their best every day," Scelfo said. "Guys are pushing each other to raise the level of their game. We're going to start the best guys every week and the competition will continue throughout the season."
 
SLU returns to the practice field for another split-squad practice on Tuesday at 9 a.m. The Lions will open the 2020 season at Tulane on Sept. 3. Southeastern's five-game home schedule is set to begin on Sept. 26, when SLU hosts Southland Conference rival McNeese at 6 p.m. at Strawberry Stadium.
 
TICKETS
For ticket information, please contact the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466 or visit www.LionSports.net/tickets. The Lions' 2020 home schedule features visits from McNeese (Sept. 26 – 6 p.m.), Northwestern State (Oct. 10 – 6 p.m. – Hall of Fame Game), Abilene Christian (Oct. 24 – 4 p.m. - Homecoming), Houston Baptist (Oct. 31 – 2 p.m.) and Central Arkansas (Nov. 14 – 2 p.m.).  
 
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TOUCHDOWN CLUB/S CLUB
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All membership fees and donations to both the Touchdown Club and S Club (football) are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern football program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY
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