UPDATE: Pats open camp 7/24, NOT 7/25 [schedule included]

[patsgo]

Mod note: See post #38 for the official camp starting schedule

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they arrive on the 24th and start practice the 25th, close on aug. 15th

 

[pats1]

Re: Pats open camp 7/25

...source?

 

[ScottieC]

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...source?

That was on the ESPN site, but it was an estimated start date.

 

[Pats726]

Re: Pats open camp 7/25

I think MANY have speculated that would be the date...they always open on a Friday and with a game early in August if they opened the 1st it would be too late...hence the 25th.

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

Re: Pats open camp 7/25

Wont be able to see them aug 1-2nd due to the Bruce Springsteen concert

 

[mgcolby]

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I'm thinking about going to a camp practice this season. A couple of questions for the vets:

1. Is it usually packed? Or is there plenty or room to spreadout?

2. What is the best time to get there?

3. And where is the best place to sit?

 

[marty]

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I'm thinking about going to a camp practice this season. A couple of questions for the vets:

1. Is it usually packed? Or is there plenty or room to spreadout?

2. What is the best time to get there?

3. And where is the best place to sit?

I've never had a problem finding a place to sit. The best IMO, is on the hill as the bleachers can get quite hot.

We usually get there 1/2 hr before the start.

I usually pick an afternoon, mid week, when they've had a morning session.

Make sure you check web site or call a few hrs before as they've been known to cancel for numerous reasons.

 

[dhamz]

Re: Pats open camp 7/25

Wont be able to see them aug 1-2nd due to the Bruce Springsteen concert

And July 26 for the country music festival.

 

[ScottieC]

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I've never had a problem finding a place to sit. The best IMO, is on the hill as the bleachers can get quite hot.

We usually get there 1/2 hr before the start.

I usually pick an afternoon, mid week, when they've had a morning session.

Make sure you check web site or call a few hrs before as they've been known to cancel for numerous reasons.

Is there any chance for Autographs?

 

[marty]

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Is there any chance for Autographs?

Absolutely! At the end of practices they designate different players to sign for that day. I'm not sure you'll know in advance of who that'll be, but usually it's 3-4 guys and they rotate throughout the month. In years past they sometimes would have players down by the pro shop too, but I'm not sure they still do that. Just check out where all the "kids" line up by the ropes in front of the stands, just before practice ends for where to go!!!

 

[pats1]

Re: Pats open camp 7/25 [confirmed]

Tedy just confirmed this during a golf tourney interview with Mike Dowling on WCVB. July 25th it is.

 

[Pats726]

Re: Pats open camp 7/25 [confirmed]

Heard that as well....it all makes sense...GREAT!! 32 more days!!!

 

[PatsFanJess]

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Absolutely! At the end of practices they designate different players to sign for that day. I'm not sure you'll know in advance of who that'll be, but usually it's 3-4 guys and they rotate throughout the month. In years past they sometimes would have players down by the pro shop too, but I'm not sure they still do that. Just check out where all the "kids" line up by the ropes in front of the stands, just before practice ends for where to go!!!

You're right. They haven't done the pro shop for the last couple of years. However, Tommy is almost a definite for opening day. If my memory serves me correctly...last year opening day was Tom, Randy, LoMo, and Vrabes.

 

[Kontradiction]

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GREAT!! 32 more days!!!

Ugh... don't remind me.

 

[bruschifan1]

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This is one little lady who is psyched about camp! (I guessed that it would be the opener on my last podcast but that was just by looking at past years.)

Wooooohoooo!!!

 

[pats1]

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You're right. They haven't done the pro shop for the last couple of years. However, Tommy is almost a definite for opening day. If my memory serves me correctly...last year opening day was Tom, Randy, LoMo, and Vrabes.

It's by position, but guys like Brady and some others usually sign every day.

 

[signbabybrady]

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This is one little lady who is psyched about camp! (I guessed that it would be the opener on my last podcast but that was just by looking at past years.)

Wooooohoooo!!!

I know you will be in your normal position just to the right of the press tent. I like to sit midfield on the benches. I will take the 25 off of work and than I will go to as many others as I can. It is tough with work but I do libe in foxboro so that gives me a leg up. I can usually get to the night ones after work and of course the weekend ones.

 

[JSn]

Re: Pats open camp 7/25 [confirmed]

There is no other sport that has so much passion that fans crawl all over one another waiting for training camp to begin?

I think that in the world of sports, at least here in the USA, nothing even comes close.

Spring training for baseball, Yawn.

Hockey and Basketball pre season, Yawn.

But for the NFL, it gets more blood going than anything I can think of.

Thoughts?

It might be that in some sports with a lot of regular season games, the playoffs are a relief? I mean we only get 16-19 games by our fave team a year.

I know I don't want summer to go too fast, but seriously, I can't wait.

Will any Pat's pre-season games be televised, btw?

 

[signbabybrady]

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It might be that in some sports with a lot of regular season games, the playoffs are a relief? I mean we only get 16-19 games by our fave team a year.

I know I don't want summer to go too fast, but seriously, I can't wait.

Will any Pat's pre-season games be televised, btw?

Every year I can't wait for the summer to be over. people think I am nuts.

 

[marty]

Re: Pats open camp 7/25 [confirmed]

Every year I can't wait for the summer to be over. people think I am nuts.

I hear ya, can't wait for football weather!!::singing: