HAMMOND, La. – The reigning Southland Conference champion Southeastern Louisiana University football team closed out week two of spring practice Saturday morning at Strawberry Stadium.
 
Saturday's practice was the sixth of 15 during spring drills for the Lions. Two-time SLC Coach of the Year Frank Scelfo was pleased with how his Lions finished out the second week of spring work.
 
"We were a little sluggish early in the week, but we really picked up our pace today," Scelfo said. "We had a good day today and were physical on both sides of the ball. We ran the ball at times and at other times our defense answered the challenge and stopped the run. So, we did good things on both sides of the ball."
 
For the first time this spring, SLU had an officiating crew on the practice field.
 
"Having the officials here helps us so much," Scelfo commented. "They're able to communicate with our guys about what they're looking for. It's a great learning opportunity for us."
 
As the spring progresses, Scelfo wants to continue to progress.
 
"Spring ball gives us 15 practices where guys have the opportunity to put in the work to improve," Scelfo stated. "We're still looking to identify our leaders, but that's a process that will continue to evolve all the way through fall camp."
 
Scelfo identified areas on both sides of the ball that he's been pleased with six practices in.
 
"Our quarterbacks have become more comfortable with our offensive scheme," Scelfo said. "Defensively, we've really been pleased with how our front seven has performed."
 
Southeastern will return to the practice field Tuesday at 4 p.m. The Lions are scheduled to open the 2023 regular season Sept. 2 at Mississippi State.
 
2023 Southeastern Football Spring Practice Schedule
Tuesday, March 14 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 16 – 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 18 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, March 21 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 23 – 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, March 28 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 30 – 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 1 – 2 p.m. (Spring Showcase)
 
TICKETS
For ticket information, contact the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466 or visit www.LionSports.net. Southeastern will continue offering mobile ticketing as the primary source for securing tickets for the 2022-23 season. All tickets will be available via e-mail or text message in a PDF format for fans to download on their phone or print at home. Tickets can also be downloaded to Apple Wallet.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
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TOUCHDOWN CLUB/S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the football program are encouraged to join the Touchdown Club. Lion football alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.
 
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
Southeastern Athletics instituted a clear bag policy for all ticketed events, effective with the start of the 2018 football season. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit www.LionSports.net/clear.