Miami Ohio University Athletics
A LOT More Than Football!
9/7/2010 12:00:00 AM | Redzone
Sept. 7, 2010
OXFORD, Ohio - This Saturday is a day that will be filled with patriotism, good food, school spirit, tailgating fun and games, music ... and, oh yes, football!
September 11 marks the home season-opener for Miami University's football team as it hosts Eastern Michigan in a key Mid-American Conference game, but fans should plan on arriving at Yager Stadium early so that they can experience the wide variety of family-friendly festivities that will take place prior to the 2 p.m. kickoff.
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Boy Scouts from the Dan Beard Council will participate in fun-filled activities over a two-day period at the annual `Night Under the Stars' event. On Friday night, scouts will watch a movie on the video board of Yager Stadium and camp out at the Miami's 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.
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On Saturday, Sept. 11, 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. The National Anthem will be performed by Master Sgt. Shawn Stanley from Wright Patterson Air Force Base during pre-game, as well as the colors being 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.
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Miami's Tailgate Town is pre-game fun at its best! 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! Tailgate Town opens two hours prior to kick off--12 noon this Saturday--and is located on the west lawn of Millett Hall, it includes interactive games, live music and fun for all ages. Stagger Lee, a band from Cincinnati, will perform on Sept. 11. Tents and catering options are customized to your specific needs. Enjoy the game as a group. Reserve your group package and Tailgate Town experience by calling the Sports Marketing Department at (513) 529-1611.
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As fans approach Millett Hall from the south, they'll see Miami's ROTC students running laps around the flag pole at the corner of Tallawanda and Sycamore Streets, one lap for every life lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Be sure to wear "white" on Saturday for Miami football's annual WHITE OUT game. Fans can purchase officially licensed white Miami merchandise at RedHawksshop.com and the Follett's and DuBois' bookstores in Oxford.
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Look toward the sky around 2 p.m. to see a parachutist deliver the game ball to Yager Stadium turf. After that, the coin toss will feature Brig. General Walter Givhan of Miami's ROTC. At the third-quarter break, there will be a Wounded Warrior recognition, with Wright Patterson personnel and the Miami ROTC escorting the special guest.
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Fans can purchase tickets for Miami home football games this entire week, 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).
Vouchers for the Miami baseball caps may be redeemed at a station on the west side of Yager Stadium.
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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For information about Yager Stadium, including directions to Oxford, game-day parking availability and much more, check things out in the 2010 Yager Stadium Guide.
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