For now your only plans are for hot dogs and family and back yards and fireworks. But at some point – pretty soon all the sudden – your attention will turn to football. Perhaps maybe even a summer road trip out west to see Dallas Cowboys’ training camp in Oxnard, California.
Temperatures in the high 70s. Pacific Ocean just a par 5 away. And NFL pads finally a poppin’.
If that interests you, keep this schedule handy:
Thursday, July 24 3:45 practice
Friday, July 25 3:45 practice
Saturday, July 25 2:30 Official Opening Ceremony; 3:45 practice
Sunday, July 27 3:45 practice
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Monday, July 28 No practice
Tuesday, July 29 Military Appreciation Day; 3:45 practice
Wednesday, July 30 3:45 practice
Thursday, July 31 First Responders Appreciation Day; 3:45 practice
Friday, August 1 No practice
Saturday, August 2 3:45 practice
Sunday, August 3 2:30 Blue/White scrimmage
Monday, August 4 5:15 practice
Tuesday, August 5 Military Appreciation Day, 3:45 practice
Wednesday, August 6 No practice
Thursday, August 7 No practice, Pre-season Game vs. San Diego Chargers
Friday, August 8 No practice
Saturday, August 9 3:45 practice
Sunday, August 10 5:15 practice
Monday, August 11 No practice
Tuesday, August 12 3:45 practice
Wednesday, August 13 10:30a practice
Thursday, August 14 3:45 practice
Friday, August 15 9:00a walkthrough; break camp
A native Texan who was born in Duncanville and graduated from UT-Arlington, Richie Whitt has been a mainstay in the Metroplex media since 1986. He’s held prominent roles on all media platforms including newspaper (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Observer), radio (105.3 The Fan) and TV (co-host on TXA 21 and numerous guest appearances, including NBC 5). He currently lives in McKinney with his wife, Sybil, and two very spoiled dogs.