March 21, 2006

The University of Notre Dame football team officially begins its 2006 spring practice schedule with a media session today in the Notre Dame Stadium Press Box. Beginning at 12:30 p.m., Notre Dame’s assistant coaching staff will sit down with the media for over one hour, followed by head coach Charlie Weis at 2:00 p.m.

The Weis press conference will be shown live in its entirety on www.und.com this afternoon. The session will then be uploaded and available to download via Podcast on ITunes later in the day.

In addition, the assistant coach interview sessions will be posted for viewing on www.und.com later in the day.

To round out the media day coverage, a complete transcript of Coach Weis’ press conference will be posted, along with selected quotes from the Irish assistant coaches.

Keep and eye on www.und.com this afternoon as each feature will be uploaded as quickly as possible.

2006 Notre Dame Football Spring Practice Schedule –

Wednesday, March 22 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 24 – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 – 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Monday, March 27 – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 29 – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 31 – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 1 – 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 5 – 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 7 – TBA
Saturday, April 8 – TBA
Monday, April 10 – 6:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 12 – 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19 – 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 21 – 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 22, 77th Annual Blue-Gold Game (Notre Dame Stadium), 1:35 p.m.

All practices are completely closed to the public.