NORMAL — In open defiance of the calendar, the Illinois State football team is springing into spring.
Spring practice, that is.
While spring drills typically begin in late March and conclude in April, ISU’s spring schedule was canceled because of the pandemic.
The Redbirds began their 15-practice “spring” session on Tuesday at Hancock Stadium.
“We’ll do exactly what we do in spring. The first two practices are no pads,” Spack said. “It’s a restart.”
ISU will practice Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until Oct. 24. No media or fans are allowed at practices.