The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team opened fall training camp with a 3:00 p.m. practice session on Scrappy Moore Field today.  Over 70 fans and spectators strolled down the Riverwalk to watch new head coach Russ Huesman and the rest of the Mocs work to “Restore the Glory” to UTC football. 

Chattanooga made the most of its two-hour-plus practice session, conducting the standard, early-season drills in a helmets-only environment.  The Mocs welcomed 30 new faces to the practice field, including 27 freshmen who got their first taste of college football. 

“I thought it went well today,” stated Huesman.  “I thought we had great energy and enthusiasm and I thought they were having fun out there.  You expect that the first day.  You hope that they would come out with energy.  Overall, I was pretty pleased.”

Be sure to check out the photo album from today's practice at the top of this page.  Also included on this page is a video with highlights and interviews from today's opening practice. 

The Mocs kick-off the 2009 season with their home opener against Glenville State on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) at Finley Stadium.  Season tickets begin at $22 for youth, alumni, faculty and staff and can be purchased at the UTC Ticket Office – (423) 266-MOCS (6627) – or online by clicking here. 

Chattanooga will be back on the practice field again tomorrow at 7:45 a.m.  For a complete practice schedule, click here.