March 5, 2007

ERIE, Pa. - Mercyhurst will kick off its spring practices on April 10 with Alumni Day on April 28 and the Spring Game on May 5 highlighting the schedule.

Mercyhurst went 3-8 in 2006, but return All-GLIAC performers on offense, defense and special teams. Richard Stokes was named to the All-GLIAC second team as a running back, Brandon Hill as a punter, and Bryan Boyce was named as an honorable mention on defense.

The Lakers get the 2007 season underway on September 1 with a game at Northwood. Mercyhurst's home opener is September 15, when the Lakers host Wayne State at 1:30 PM. Mercyhurst travels crosstown to rival Gannon the following weekend, September 22.

Practice starts the Tuesday after Easter, April 10. The complete schedule is as follows:

Date	Time	Practice
Tuesday, April 10	7:30 PM	Pads
Thursday, April 12	7:30 PM	Helmets
Saturday, April 14	10:00 AM	1/2 Pads
Sunday, April 15	7:30 PM	Pads
Tuesday, April 17	7:30 PM	Pads
Thursday, April 19	7:30 PM	Pads
Saturday, April 21	10:00 AM	1/2 Pads
Sunday, April 22	7:30 PM	Pads/Scrimmage
Tuesday, April 24	7:30 PM	Pads
Thursday, April 26	7:30 PM	1/2 Pads
Saturday, April 28	10:00 AM	Scrimmage (Alumni Day)
Tuesday, May 1	7:30 PM	Pads
Thursday, May 3	7:30 PM	Pads
Friday, May 4	4:30 PM	No Pads
Saturday, May 5	12:00 PM	Spring Game