Freedom's Flight has been one of the popular Georgia Southern submissions for Forbes' #MyTopCollege contest.
Georgia Southern Football Notes – July 11, 2014
7/11/2014 10:01:00 AM | Football
Eagles kickoff preseason with Sun Belt Media Day July 22
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SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST
While Georgia Southern fans are eagerly anticipating the first game at the newly expanded Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Patrick Yarber can't wait for the Eagles' October 11th game against Idaho. He became the first fan known to have attended games at all 125 FBS Stadiums, ending his list with a trip to Idaho's Kibbie Dome last fall. With Appalachian State, Old Dominion and Georgia Southern all moving up for their first season in FBS this year, Yarber had to plan some additional trips. He'll complete his tour of the now 128 stadiums in Statesboro at Georgia Southern's homecoming game.
Yarber has made his journeys to these pigskin palaces over the last 35 years, starting with a Vanderbilt game in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn. He's traveled on more than 1,100 flights to see collegiate contests from coast-to-coast, with a mind crammed with details, facts and figures. He tells people he never leaves a game early because he doesn't know if it will be the last one he sees, and he means it literally.
Retinitis pigmentosa caused gradual loss to Yarber's peripheral vision beginning at the age of eight and, more recently, macular degeneration, has stolen his central vision. Legally blind, only about 20 percent of his sight remains. He uses binoculars to offset his "gun-barrell" vision and zero in on the plays and enjoys seeing the handoff between the quarterback and running backs. Yarber's vision loss has not dimmed his love for college football one bit.
There's one thing for sure, even though Yarber may miss some of the sights of Paulson Stadium, he won't miss any of the atmosphere.
"BASH IN THE BORO" FOOTBALL CAMP SET FOR JULY 18TH
The final Georgia Southern Eagle Football Camp, "Bash in the Boro" is set for Friday, July 18th at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro with check-in beginning at 11 a.m.. The camp session, directed by Coach Willie Fritz and the Eagle coaching staff, runs from 12:30-3:30 p.m. This camp is open to rising ninth-12th graders and the cost is $40 per camper, which includes an evaluation and a T-shirt. The "Bash in the Boro" Football camp is open to any and all entrants limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.
For more information on Georgia Southern's "Bash in the Boro" football camp or to register in advance, visit EagleInvasion.com or call 912-478-5522.
SUN BELT MEDIA DAY & SOCIAL MEDIA SUITE
New social media features will be incorporated into the Sun Belt Conference's media day on July 22nd as the league debuts the "Sun Belt Social Media Suite" to allow fans access and connections to media day activities. Using #SunBeltMediaDay across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, fans can submit questions to student-athletes and coaches and receive answers in real time. The morning session will run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and afternoon session from 2-4 p.m. ET.
ESPN3 will air a live show from the floor of Sun Belt Media Day at the Bienville Club Lounge in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The two-hour broadcast will begin at 2 p.m. ET and feature a selection of student-athlete interviews and coaches.
Coach Willie Fritz, senior offensive tackle Garrett Frye and senior linebacker Edwin Jackson will represent Georgia Southern at the 2014 Sun Belt Media Day. Commissioner Karl Benson will deliver a State of the Sun Belt Conference followed by media availability for Commissioner Benson, Coordinator of Officials Steve Shad, College Football Playoff CFO Reid Sigmon and the Sun Belt Athletic Directors.
The Georgia Southern Radio Network will be on site for Sun Belt Media Day and broadcast live from 2-4 p.m. ET with "Voice of the Eagles" Chris Blair and four-year letterwinner Terry Harvin.
LITTLE EAGLES YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP
On Saturday, August 2nd, Coach Willie Fritz, GUS and the Eagles will hold a free, one-hour camp at Paulson Stadium for children ages six through 12. With different stations set up on Glenn Bryant Field, these Little Eagles will run ladder drills, learn how to pass, kick a field goal, tackle and block on a padded blocking dummy. After the physical activities on the field, Eagle student-athletes and Coach Fritz will speak to the campers and sign autographs.
This event will also be the first opportunity for parents to sign their children up for membership in the Junior Eagle Club. Information on the benefits of the Junior Eagle Club, including free admission to several athletic events throughout the year, will be available at the check-in desk.
Check-in begins at 10 a.m. at Gate 5 of Paulson Stadium with the camp beginning at 11 a.m. To register in advance, click here. For more information, contact 912-478-1500.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN VYING FOR #MYTOPCOLLEGE
Georgia Southern alumni, students and fans are invited to send fun facts and photos about why they love their school via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #MyTopCollege. Freedom's Flight, the Eagles' yellow school buses and six football national championships have all been popular entries so far. Individuals who submit a tweet have the chance to be featured on the "My Top College" site and in Forbes magazine. The deadline for submissions is July 30th.
Tickets for Georgia Southern's 2014 five-game home campaign are available for purchase online at GSEagles.com/fbtix. For more information, call 1-800-GSU-WINS or e-mail tickets@georgiasouthern.edu weekdays from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The Athletics Ticket Office is currently located on the second floor of Bishop Field House on the west side of Paulson Stadium.
Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics, twitter.com/GSAthletics, iOS app Georgia Southern Eagles and Android app Eagles GATA.
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