EAST STROUDSBURG – After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the East Stroudsburg University football team has returned to the gridiron for spring ball. The Warriors, who are following strict COVID-19 protocols, began team practices on Mon., March 29.

"It's a million dollar day in the Poconos," said ESU football head coach Jimmy Terwilliger. "It seems fitting to say 'we are back', however, with the work ethic of this team over the past year, I don't think we ever left. We have just used different platforms to 'advance the X'. I am thrilled for our players and staff to have the opportunity to pursue their passion on the field. It has been a long offseason, filled with many obstacles. However, I'm moved by their relentless pursuit of excellence."
 
The Warriors will continue to practice throughout the month of April, culminating in the Red and Black game on Sat., April 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Eiler-Martin Stadium. Admission will be limited to the governor's guidelines for outdoor events at that time. Fans will be required to stay masked and socially distant. Stay tuned to the ESU Athletics Spectator Policy for the latest updates.  
 
"This team is filled with empowered young men," continued Terwilliger. "I am even more impressed with the level of maturity from our incoming freshman class. They have embodied our values: work hard, compete and do it right. I look forward to developing this team, and to continue to build a championship culture."
 
ESU is coming off a 6-5 record in 2019 in its first full season under Terwilliger. 2019 marked the first winning season for the Warriors since 2015.  
 
The Warrior football program recently announced that registration is now open for the Bill Bergen Memorial Golf Tournament on July 2, 2021.