FLORENCE, Ala — University of North Alabama Head Football Coach Chris Willis and his Lions were excited to open pre-season fall camp on Friday, despite all of the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming 2020 college football season.
"It was a good first day," Willis said. "We looked a lot better physically than we did when we reported on July 6th. We were just in helmets and it was a typical first day, but I would say we are 75 percent there physically.
"The best part was just getting to get outside on the field together and practice," Willis added. "In some ways it felt a lot like a spring practice because of all the uncertainty. We are kind of like everyone else, just taking it a day at a time and waiting to see what happens. Our players seemed excited though and we had a good day of work."
The Lions return to the practice field at 3:30 on Saturday and Sunday and at 10 a.m. on Monday.
UNA's first day in full pads will be Tuesday, August 11 at 10 a.m.
Fall camp begins for the UNA Lions
Preparation for the 2020 season officially began for the UNA Lions football team on Friday.