CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois football team will host its annual Media Day on Thursday, August 8 at the Smith Football Center. Head coach Bret Bielema kicks things off at 2 p.m. with a press conference in the Levenick Auditorium. Immediately following the press conference, players will be available in the Smith Football Center.
Here is the complete schedule for Media Day:
Schedule:
2:00-2:20 p.m. – Bret Bielema Press Conference
2:30-3:00 p.m. – DL/OLB/LB player interviews
3:00-3:30 p.m. – DB/Specialists player interviews
3:30-4:00 p.m. – OL/TE player interviews
4:00-4:30 p.m. – QB/RB/WR player interviews
Media is encouraged to enter the Smith Football Center at the main entrance off of Fourth St., 1501 S. Fourth St. (next to the Dick Butkus statue). Doors to the Smith Football Center will open at 1:30 p.m.
Parking:
Free parking is available in the northeast lot of State Farm Center. Metered parking is available along Fourth Street and in the parking deck across the street from the Smith Football Center.