Titans alter practice schedule in light of eclipse
Aug 16, 2017 - 8:26 PM The Tennessee Titans have adjusted their schedule to ensure the team will not be practicing when the total eclipse commences Monday afternoon.Nashville, Tenn., is the largest city in the path of the total eclipse, with just over two minutes to see the total eclipse historic event beginning around 1:27 p.m. CT. It's the first total eclipse visible from the U.S. mainland since 1979.
Coach Mike Mularkey decided to rearrange the team's practice schedule that day in order to allow his players to see this natural phenomenon, according to Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com.
"I actually did (change the schedule)," Mularkey said. "I adjusted the schedule so we will (not be practicing) during it. I went back, once we found out about it, and rerouted the schedule so we're out here together to see it.
"What a cool experience. You're on the practice field. I rearranged the practice schedule to make sure we're out there to see it."
The players are excited about seeing the eclipse on Monday.
"We just talked about it today in the quarterback room, believe it or not," backup quarterback Matt Cassel said earlier this week. "We've talked a little bit about it, but it's kind of hard when you're engulfed in (training camp) right now and there's no light at the end of the tunnel. But usually once or twice a day, we get off topic and talk about what's going on in the world, and we talked about it.
"We were all like, 'I think it's coming up.' We all guessed the date and we were all wrong. But it's a big event and I know my kids are going to get a chance to see it. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience."
No one has shouted yet.
Be the first!
Be the first!
Related News
- Titans now own No. 7 overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft Dec 26
- NFL Christmas Day open thread Dec 25
- Titans opening odds: Tennessee opens as 3.5-point underdog against Texans Dec 24
- Titans fall 20-17 to the Seahawks Dec 24
- WATCH: Derrick Henry THROWS a TD pass to Chig Okonkwo Dec 24
- Titans vs. Seahawks open game thread Dec 24
- Titans vs. Seahawks week 16 inactives Dec 24
- Titans vs. Seahawks week 16 prop bets Dec 24
- Titans vs. Seahawks: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, betting odds and more Dec 24
- Will Levis likely out for the Titans; Ryan Tannehill to start Dec 23
- NFL Week 16 picks Dec 23
- Reacts results: Fans think it should be Willis if Levis can’t go Dec 23