Courtesy of GSU Athletic Communications

The Grambling State University football team wrapped up its second full week of spring practice on Friday evening with a scrimmage under the lights at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium. 

“I think we are growing,” Grambling State head coach Hue Jackson said about the progression of the team. “We are getting closer to becoming a team that I believe we can become, but we have a ways to go. The guys are working at it each and every day.” 

The Tigers completed their eighth practice of the spring on Friday as Jackson continued to see improvements on the offensive and defensive side of the football. 

“I’ve seen our offensive team put the ball in the endzone and our defense get to the quarterback,” Jackson said. “I saw some good runs and some good plays in the secondary. It was just a good first scrimmage, but at the same time, our players have to take this and grow from it. It’s what we do the next time we come out in that kind of environment.” 

Grambling State wraps up spring practice with the annual Black and Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 2 at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium. 

This year’s game will begin at 2 p.m. (CT) on April 2 at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium. Tickets for the general public ($10), parking ($10) and tailgating ($100) are on sale through the Grambling State ticket office at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center or by purchasing online. 

Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets and parking in advance to avoid waiting in line on April 2. 

Current GSU students with a VALID student ID will be able to gain entry into the game for free.