USC sets dates for spring football practice

You know the ol' joke about the only two seasons in America? There's football ... and spring football.

USC has picked out a practice schedule for the spring, though dates and times are always subject to change. Each practice will be open to the public except April 11 and held on Howard Jones Field unless otherwise noted.

Also, USC's pro day (closed to the public) is April 1. Don't be surprised if Pete Carroll has a practical joke up his sleeve.

Announced practice dates:

• March 28, Saturday, time TBA
• March 31, Tuesday, 4 p.m.
• April 2, Thursday, 4 p.m.
• April 3, Friday, 4 p.m.
• April 5, Sunday, TBA
• April 7, Tuesday, 4 p.m.
• April 9, Thursday, 4 p.m.
• April 11, Saturday, Coliseum (CLOSED to the public)
• April 14, Tuesday, 4 p.m.
• April 16, Thursday, 4 p.m.
• April 17, Friday, 4 p.m.
• April 18, Saturday, TBA (Swim With Mike day)
• April 21, Tuesday, 4 p.m.
• April 23, Thursday, 4 p.m.
• April 25, Saturday, Trojan Huddle at the Coliseum (Time TBA)

-- Adam Rose

Photos by Lori Shepler/LA Times