WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University football team will begin spring practices on Tuesday, March 12 when the Hoyas hit Cooper Field for the first of 14 practices before the spring schedule concludes with the annual Spring Game on Friday, April 12. All spring practices are open to the public.
The Blue & Gray is looking to continue momentum after a successful 2018 season that saw the Hoyas finish with a 5-6 overall record and tied for second in the Patriot League with 4-2 mark. The four wins in league play are the most by a GU program since joining the conference in 2001. The five wins are the most since 2012.
The GU offense returns seven starters, including the team's leaders in rushing, passing and receiving yards as well as three starting offensive lineman. Overall, the Hoyas bring back 79 percent of their total offense from last season and 89 percent of their offensive touchdowns.
The Georgetown defense was among the best in both the Patriot League and the FCS. The Hoyas led the Patriot League with 34 sacks and 20 interceptions, and ranked second in scoring defense (21.1 ppg), total defense (298.0 ypg) and rushing defense (103.2 ypg). Nationally, the Blue & Gray was among the top 20 in interceptions (2nd), pass efficiency defense (2nd), turnovers gained (6th), rushing defense (10th), total defense (12th), sacks (10th) and scoring defense (18th). GU returns eight defensive starters in 2018, including 78 percent of its total tackles and 70 percent of its interceptions.
2019 Spring Schedule
Tuesday, March 12 - 6:45 - 9 a.m.
Thursday, March 14 - 6:45 - 9 a.m.
Saturday, March 16 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 19 - 6:45 - 9 a.m.
Thursday, March 21 - 6:45 - 9 a.m.
Saturday, March 23 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 26 - 6:45 - 9 a.m.
Thursday, March 28 - 6:45 - 9 a.m.
Friday, March 29 - 4 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 2 - 6:45 - 9 a.m.
Thursday, April 4 - 6:45 - 9 a.m.
Saturday, April 6 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 9 - 6:45 - 9 a.m.
Thursday, April 11 - 6:45 - 9 a.m.
Friday, April 12 - 6 - 7 p.m. (Spring Game)
All practices and Spring Game held at Cooper Field and open to the public
