University of Houston Athletics
Reporting Dates Set For Cougars
7/30/2001 12:00:00 AM | Football
July 30, 2001
HOUSTON, Texas---The 2001 football season officially begins for the Houston Cougars this Sunday, August 5, when the freshmen and newcomers report to camp. Over 30 newcomers, both 2001 signees and walk-ons, will have their first practice on Monday morning beginning at 9:20 a.m. The Cougars will return to the field as a part of the annual two-a-days at 4 p.m. that afternoon. After another day of two-a-days on Tuesday, the newcomers welcome the returning varsity members on Wednesday, August 8th. The annual Cougar Football Media Day is scheduled for Thursday, August 9th, as well as varsity testing in the afternoon. The first day of two-a-days for the entire 2001 squad will commence at 9:20 a.m. on Friday, August 10th. The Cougars will take part in three scrimmages for the season opener versus Rice on Saturday, September 1, at "The Quinn." The first is slated for Tuesday, August 14th, the second on Saturday August 18th and the third and final tune-up is scheduled for Saturday, August 25th. All three scrimmages will be held at Robertson Stadium with actual times released at a later date.
Sunday, August 5th Freshman Report
Monday, August 6th First Freshman practice
Wednesday, August 8th Varsity Report
Thursday, August 9th Media Day
Friday, August 10th First Varsity practice
Tuesday, August 14th First Scrimmage
Saturday, August 18th Second Scrimmage
Wednesday, August 22nd First Day of Classes
Saturday, August 25th Final Scrimmage
Saturday, September 1st Season Opener vs. Rice at Robertson Stadium
