MTSU quarterback Logan Kilgore
It’s football time in Middle Tennessee, and the MTSU Blue Raiders are set to begin the 2013 campaign. MTSU will join Conference USA this season, and will kick off the action on Thursday, Aug. 29, against Western Carolina in Murfreesboro.
The Blue Raiders finished the 2012 season 8-4, and quarterback Logan Kilgore is now a senior with a great deal of experience under his belt; he threw for over 2,000 yards in both the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
MTSU and Head Coach Rick Stockstill invites the public to attend select team practices leading up to the 2013 season.
Practices open to the public include:
Friday, Aug. 2: 2:50-5 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 3: 3:20-5:45 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 4: 3:40-5:45 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 5: 10:35 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 6: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 7: 9-10:40 a.m.; 7:45-9:10 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8: 3:20-5:20 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 9: 9-11:10 a.m.; 7:50-9:15 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10: 6:20 p.m. (Scrimmage)
Tuesday, Aug. 13: 4-6:05 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 15: 4-6:30 p.m.
Additionally, on Sunday, Aug. 11, the Blue Raiders present Fan Day from 2-4 p.m. on the main floor of the Murphy Center. The whole family can meet MTSU players and coaches as well as get posters, schedules and other freebies from MTSU and Blue Raider sponsors.
Autographs, inflatables, free hot dogs and drinks, and loads of fun will be on hand as the Blue Raider family gets ready for the 2013 football season. Fans will also be able to purchase the 2013 Blackout shirts and other Blue Raider gear, game and season tickets and get information on joining the Blue Raider Athletic Association.
Last year’s Pigskin Pre-Game. Photo by Don Wright Designs & Photography
Then, on Sat., Aug. 17, the MTSU Office of Alumni Relations will host the annual Pigskin Pre-Game Stockyard Party in Floyd Stadium. This event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and all proceeds benefit the Alumni Legacy Scholarship, awarded to children or grandchildren of MTSU alumni, said Paul Wydra, assistant director of Alumni Relations.
“With all the excitement surrounding our move to C-USA, the Alumni Association felt that the stadium would be a fantastic location to hold this event,” Wydra said.
Tours of the stadium and a meet-and-greet with coaches and players will be part of attendees’ activities. To register or for more information, visit mtalumni.com.
But on to the real deal:
2013 MTSU Football Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 29
Western Carolina, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 7
@ North Carolina, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Memphis, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21
@ Florida Atlantic, 11 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 27
@ BYU, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 5
East Carolina, 11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct 12
@North Texas
Thursday, Oct. 24
Marshall, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 2
@UAB, Noon
Saturday, Nov. 9
FIU, 3 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23
@ Southern Miss, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 30
UTEP
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