The big Three-OH!

By Mike Szvetitz
Sports Editor, Opelika-Auburn News
Published: July 29, 2008

That’s right, we hit a milestone here at the Lazy Blog ... I turned 30.

Please, hold your applause and “it’s all down hill from here” comments until everyone’s name has been called.

I’ve got to admit, turning 30 wasn’t as bad as I thought. I’ve been getting used to it since I was in my 20s ... that’s when I started looking like I was a thirtysomething. Seriously, my hair started falling out on my 19th birthday, and by the time I hit 21, I looked old enough to get the senior discount at Denny’s.

My wife hooked me up with a sweet surprise party Monday. I wasn’t expecting it. Really. And the fact that she pulled off the surprise was even more of a surprise. My wife can’t keep anything a secret. The last time she tried to keep something from me, she woke me up in the middle of the night to tell me what she got me for Christmas. And that was in November.

She’s just no good at hiding things. But she was this time. And, to tell you the truth, I’m glad she did. Nothing says “we care” like a surprise party. Well, maybe a nice fruit basket. But other than that, it’s a surprise party all the way.

Anyway, now that that’s over with, it’s time to concentrate on football ... that’s right, Auburn begins practice Saturday. And the high school season isn’t too far away either.

Below is Auburn’s practice schedule until classes start Aug. 18. All practices will be on the intramural fields ... Enjoy.

Auburn University preseason football practice schedule:
Saturday, Aug. 2
9:45 a.m. Practice
3-5 p.m. Fan Day, Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum

Sunday, Aug. 3
4:45 p.m. Practice

Monday, Aug. 4
4:30 p.m. Practice

Tuesday, Aug. 5
9:45 a.m. Practice

Wednesday, Aug. 6
9:45 a.m. (First day in full pads)

Thursday, Aug. 7 (First day of two-a-days)
8:15 a.m. Practice #1
7 p.m. Practice #2

Friday, Aug. 8
9:45 a.m. Practice

Saturday, Aug. 9
9:30 a.m. Practice

Sunday, Aug. 10
7 p.m. Practice

Monday, Aug. 11
8:15 a.m. Practice #1
7 p.m. Practice #2

Tuesday, Aug. 12
9:45 a.m. Practice

Wednesday, Aug. 13
8:15 a.m. Practice #1
7 p.m. Practice #2

Thursday, Aug. 14
9:45 a.m. Practice

Friday, Aug. 15
8:15 a.m. Practice #1
7 p.m. Practice #2

Saturday, Aug. 16
9:30 a.m. Practice

Sunday, Aug. 17
7 p.m. Practice

Monday, Aug. 18 (No practice)
First Day of Class

** All practice times are subject to change
** All practices held on intramural fields unless otherwise noted.