MACOMB, Ill. - Western Illinois went through another two-hour workout Friday afternoon (March 30), its fifth of the spring season, doing so in full pads at Hanson Field. The practice precedes a scrimmage scheduled for Saturday morning.

The practice breakdown was much the same as all spring, with individual group work, pass skeleton 7-on-7 and team 11-on-11. According to head coach Mark Hendrickson, the Leathernecks turned in another solid workout Friday but are ready for Saturday.

"Today you could tell the players had a day off yesterday and are excited for tomorrow morning's scrimmage. We hope to run about 60 plays. We are thin at offensive line, so we feel that's a good goal to have," said Henrickson. "Our defense is all new, the coaches and players are excited to see the new scheme executed live."

The Leathernecks are scheduled to hit the field at 10 a.m. then take Sunday off before returning on Monday.

TWITTER UPDATES THROUGHOUT PRACTICE: Fans can follow Western Illinois Athletics on Twitter (@WIUAthletics) for updates and notes throughout spring football practice.

Spring Practice Schedule (Days and times subject to change)

#6  Saturday, March 31 (Full Pads), 10 a.m.

#7  Monday, April 2 (Shells), 4:30 p.m.

#8  Wednesday, April 4 (Full Pads), 4:30 p.m.

#9  Friday, April 6 (Full Pads), 4:30 p.m.

#10  Monday, April 9 (Shells), 4:30 p.m.

#11  Thursday, April 12 (Full Pads), 4:30 p.m.

#12  Monday, April 16 (Shells), 4:30 p.m.

#13  Wednesday, April 18 (Shells), 4:30 p.m.

#14  Friday, April 20 (Helmets), 4:30 p.m.

#15  Saturday, April 21 - Bruce Craddock Memorial Spring Game, 2 p.m.

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