The Steven Smith era is preparing to take the next step at Lincoln University.
The Blue Tigers football team will begin the spring season with its first practice Wednesday, which will run from 3:15-5:45 p.m.
Lincoln will practice each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at those times - as well as from 1-3:30 p.m. on Saturdays - leading up to the spring game.
Lincoln's spring game is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 15.
Spring practices, as well as the spring game, are open to the public.