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Linebacker Dorian Petersen and the Bison open preseason camp on Tuesday.

Bucknell Football Preseason Camp Opens Tuesday

Head Coach Tim Landis Ready for Third Season with Bison

Aug. 8, 2005

LEWISBURG, Pa. - Last November the Bucknell football team wrapped up the 2004 season with a thrilling four-game winning streak. Now, nearly nine months later, the Bison look to keep that late-season momentum going as preseason camp opens on Tuesday.

Third-year head coach Tim Landis welcomes the return of 33 lettermen along with the addition of 35 newcomers. Among them are All-America defensive end Sean Conover and standout cornerback/return specialist Dante Ross, who were recently named the Patriot League's preseason defensive and special teams players of the year, respectively.

With 24 seniors lost to graduation following last year's 7-4 campaign, several interesting position battles will be worth following throughout the preaseason, including at quarterback where returning sophomores Terrance Wilson and Ryan Ahern will battle a pair of talented recruits for the starting job.

Tuesday's initial practice is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium. Single afternoon practices will continue through Saturday, with the first two-a-day session slated for Sunday, Aug. 14. The first intrasquad scrimmage of the preseason is on tap for Thursday, Aug. 18 at 3:15 p.m.

All Bucknell practices are open to the public. Practice times are subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Preseason Practice Schedule
Tuesday, Aug. 9 - 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 10 - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 11 - 2:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 12 - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 13 - 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 14 - 8:15 a.m./3:15 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 15 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 16 - 8:15 a.m./3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 17 - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 18 - 8:15 a.m./3:15 p.m. (scrimmage)
Friday, Aug. 19 - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 20 - 6:15 a.m./3:45 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 21 - 3 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 22 - 6:15 a.m./4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 23 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 24 - Classes begin, regular practice schedule resumes