Miami Hosts EMU in Football Home Opener
9/6/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 6, 2010
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Not only does Saturday mark the home opener for Miami University's football team, it's also the first game of the 2010 Mid-American Conference race as the RedHawks entertain Eastern Michigan at Yager Stadium.
On a day that holds great importance in the lives of Americans; Miami Athletics will dedicate the day to Military Appreciation. In honor of all past and present service men and women, Miami will celebrate and recognize the efforts of Wright Patterson Air Force Base in nearby Dayton, Ohio. Additionally, there will be a special recognition in-game for a Wounded Warrior through the assistance of the Wounded Warrior Project.
From Tailgate Town to the game, the presence of Military Appreciation will be felt. Tailgate Town will feature Humvees and Military Vehicles along with interactive games, food, live music and fun! The National Anthem will be performed by a special guest from Wright Patterson Air Force Base during pre-game, as well as the colors will be presented by current service men and women from Wright Patterson.
Wright Patterson employees and families will receive a special group rate of $10 per person with an option of adding a hot dog and soft drink for only $2 (pre-purchase only). All military personnel (past and present) from the University and Community will receive a special game-day price of $10, with proof of Military ID. CLICK HERE FOR ORDER FORM
Additionally, the opening game on Sept. 11th will be the annual 'Night Under the Stars' day with Boy Scouts from the Dan Beard Council. Scouts will participate in engaging and fun filled activities over a two day period. Friday night, scouts will watch a movie on the video board of Yager Stadium and campout at the Miami Athletic complex. Saturday will begin with Miami student-athletes serving McDonald's breakfast to the scouts. The day will include opportunities for the scouts to tour the nature trails and museums on campus or free skate at the Goggin Ice Center. The scouts will also participate in pre-game activities on the field and will lead the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.
THE COACHES:
MIAMI HEAD COACH Michael Haywood (Notre Dame, `86) begins his second season at the helm of the Miami program ... 1-12 overall record ... served as Fighting Irish offensive coordinator the previous four seasons ... named NCAA Division I-A Assistant Coach of the Year in 2005 by the American Football Coaches Association.
EASTERN MICHIGAN HEAD COACH RON ENGLISH (California, `90) is in his second season guiding the Eagles and owns a 0-13 overall record at the helm of the program.
QUICK HITS:
1. It's the opening game of the Mid-American Conference season. Miami hasn't begun its league competition with a victory since an upset victory at Ball State in 2007. The RedHawks have lost four of their last five MAC openers, but had a string of nine consecutive wins from 1996 through 2004. Miami has started off 1-0 in MAC play 41 times. It's lost its MAC opener 20 times and tied once.
2. A national TV audience saw senior Trevor Cook (Sioux Falls, SD) kick four perfect field goals against Florida at The Swamp, the first of which gave Miami a shocking 3-0 lead over the third-ranked Gators.
3. Coach CARL "BULL" REESE's RedHawk defense impressed a national TV audience last Saturday at Florida, holding the Gators to just 212 total offensive yards, well below the 375 yards per game they averaged in 2009. Excluding two long runs of 72 and 41 yards, the Gators had a total of only 99 net yards on 54 other offensive plays.
Fans can purchase tickets for Miami home football games on August 21st at Yager, including season tickets, the new Three-Game Mini Package and the Friends and Family Package. Miami's new Three-Game Mini Package for the games against Eastern Michigan, Kent State and Ohio includes a reserved seat at the top of sections 3/5 and 2/6 at Yager, a free hot dog and drink voucher for every game--available at the exclusive season ticket holder concession line--and a Miami baseball cap (redeemable at the Sept. 11 game). Each Three-Game Mini Package costs only $59.95, a savings of nearly $30 per package.
The Friends and Family Package includes four game tickets to the Oct. 2 game against Kent State's Golden Flashes in sections 2 and 6 of Yager Stadium, four McDonald's Extra Value Meal vouchers (redeemable anytime) and four Miami baseball caps (redeemable at either the Eastern Michigan or Kent State game). If bought separately, this package would cost $184, but fans can order the Friends and Family Package in advance for just $39.95.
Single-game prices at Yager Stadium remain the same as last year: $20 for adults, $15 for youth and $15 for the Hawk's Nest (end zone reserved). Tickets also can be ordered in person at the Millett Hall Box Office or by phoning 1-866-MUHAWKS (1-866-684-2957) or 513-529-HAWK.
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