Spring practice begins Tuesday

The first two Gophers spring football practices — Tuesday and Thursday — will be closed to the public and the media. After that:

• The team pauses for spring break, resumes practice March 21, with sessions each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

• Three practice sessions — March 28, April 4 and the April 15 spring game — will be open to the public.

• The team will hold its 15th and final practice session on April 17.