Hinds football coach J. Mike Smith has released his 2008 preseason practice schedule. The Eagles, who are coming off a 5-4 season in 2007, have opened camp in Raymond.

The players will go through introductory meetings, have physicals and get individual pictures taken for the team media guide before opening up with team practice.

Hinds will start off their nine-game slate with a home matchup against Northeast Community College. The Eagles defeated Northeast in Booneville in a thriller last season, 14-13.

Please note that practice times and dates may change due to the brutal August heat. The public is invited to attend these sessions:

Mon, Aug. 11: Practice 7:15-10:15 a.m.; Practice 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tues, Aug. 12: Practice 5-8 p.m.
Wed, Aug. 13: Practice 7:15-10:15 a.m.; Practice 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thu, Aug. 14: Practice 5-8 p.m.
Fri, Aug. 15: Practice 7:15-10:15 a.m.; Practice 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sat, Aug. 16: Scrimmage 7:15 a.m.
Sun, Aug. 17: Day Off
Mon, Aug. 18: Practice 3-5:30 p.m.
Tues, Aug. 19: Practice 3-5:30 p.m.
Wed, Aug. 20: Scrimmage 7 p.m.
Thu, Aug. 21: Day Off
Fri, Aug. 22: Practice 3 p.m.
Sat, Aug. 23: Day Off
Sun, Aug. 24: Practice 5 p.m.
Mon, Aug. 25: Practice 3-5:30 p.m.
Tues, Aug. 26: Practice 3-5:30 p.m.
Wed, Aug. 27: Walk through 2 p.m.
Thu, Aug. 28: 2008 opener vs. Northeast 7 p.m.