The Annual Blue White Game and Events have been set
3/17/2009 4:24:00 AM | Football
STATESBORO, Ga. - The Georgia Southern Athletic Department is proud to announce the schedule of events and games for the upcoming Blue White Day on Saturday, April 4th.
The Eagle Men's tennis match against The Citadel begins at 11 a.m. followed by the Women's Tennis team hosting Chattanooga at 2 p.m. The Lady Eagles Softball team will face off against Southern Conference foe Samford at 1 and 3 p.m. at the newly renovated Eagle Softball Field.
On Saturday, April 4th at Paulson Stadium beginning at 11 a.m. the Eagle Football team will be holding their 2nd annual Little Eagles Skills Challenge where all children ages 4-12 will be able to test their skills in various drills for free with the players and coaches of the Georgia Southern Football team. Registration for the 2nd Annual Little Eagles Skill Challenge will start at 10:30 a.m. The Annual Blue White game will follow at Paulson Stadium starting at 1 p.m. and admission is free to the game.
After the Blue White game all fans are encouraged to take part in a FREE tailgate in the lower parking lot of J.I. Clements Stadium, sponsored by Eagle Sports Marketing and the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation. At 5 p.m. GUS and the GSU cheerleaders will be performing their national championship routine on the court in Hanner Fieldhouse free of charge to all the fans. At 6 p.m. the Baseball Eagles will take on Southern Conference rivals the College of Charleston Cougars. This game has been designated as the “Cram the Stands at J.I. Clements” as our Eagles try to break the all-time single game attendance record.
The Eagle Football Assistance Association will be hosting a $10,000 Reverse Raffle on Saturday, April 4th. Your $100 ticket gets you a night of fellowship with the Eagle Coaching Staff and former players, food and drink as well as a live band. The ticket is good for you and a guest to attend the evening's activities which will also include a live and silent auction of great memorabilia, game day experiences, hunting and fishing trips with former players and more! You do not have to be present to win the grand prize. To order tickets, call the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation at (912) 478-5520.
All events are free except for the baseball game starting at 6 p.m. For tickets please contact 1-800-GSU-WINS. For more information about any of the events listed please contact Eagle Sports Marketing at 912-478-1500.
Timeline of Events
10:30 -11 a.m. Registration for 2nd Annual Little Eagles Skills Challenge (ages 4-12)
11-Noon 2nd Annual Little Eagles Skills Challenge (ages 4-12)
11 a.m. Men's Tennis vs. The Citadel
1 p.m. Blue White Game at Paulson Stadium
1 p.m. Softball vs. Samford
2 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. UTC
3 p.m. Baseball Tailgate sponsored by Eagle Sports Marketing and the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation in the lower parking lot next to J.I. Clements Stadium
5 p.m. GUS and the GSU cheerleaders will be performing their National Championship performance in Hanner Field House
6 p.m. “Cram the stands at J.I. Clements Stadium” Baseball vs. College of Charleston
7 p.m. The Eagle Football Assistance Association Reverse Raffle at Bishop Field House
