Freshmen Kick Off Vandals Camp

Fri., Aug. 6, 1999

The University of Idaho opens football practice today when incoming freshman take the field at 10 this morning and 3 this afternoon.

Veterans report Monday with the first day of practice for the full squad on Thursday. They will follow a two-a-day routine that includes 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. practices through Aug. 20. The first scrimmage is Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.

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