The Golden Knights will be dropping in for the Eagles' home opener Sept. 6th
Georgia Southern Football’s New Era Ushered in With Plenty of Promotions
8/8/2014 12:25:00 PM | Football
#PackPaulson is the goal as students, fans and alumni are key to home field advantage
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STATESBORO, Ga. – The beginning of a new era for Georgia Southern begins with two spectacular events for the Eagles' home opener on Saturday, September 6th as Georgia Southern University will recognize its unprecedented six national championships prior to the game and the game ball will be delivered by parachute drop by the Golden Knights.
With the goal of packing Paulson, Georgia Southern Athletics has promotions planned for the historic home season opener and for every game of the season, including the two ESPNU nationally televised games on Thursday, Sept. 25th and Thursday, Oct. 30th.
Members of the inaugural 1982 Georgia Southern Football team and Eagles representing all six national championship teams be recognized and will take part in a special ceremony prior to the season opener September 6th. The ceremony will honor the six national championship teams and the flags, representing the most Division I-AA titles by any program, will be relocated to the top of the new Football Operations Center.
While the Eagles' Football championship teams will be honored, Georgia Southern will also hold the "Night of Champions" and the GATA Club reunion event on September 6th. "Getting Athletes Together Again," to reunite Eagle student-athletes, this evening also pairs recent Southern Conference championship teams from the 2013-14 season with a previous league champion.
Eight teams will be honored at this year's "Night of Champions" with each celebrating their championships: the 2013 and 2003 SoCon Volleyball teams; the 2014 and 2003 Men's Golf teams; the 2014 and 1999 Eagle Softball teams; and 2014 and 2000 Georgia Southern Baseball teams.
Active military personnel and veterans are admitted free to the Savannah State game with their issued ID card and additional tickets for family members are $17 each. Family member tickets must be purchased over the phone or in person at the Athletics Ticket Office to receive the discount. Day-of-game sales for the discount military family tickets will be at Gate 7.
A special first come, first-served free ticket distribution for military members and their families will be handled by Unit Commanders or Leaders for the following groups for this game: Eagle Battalion Cadre, Coastal Battalion Cadre, 6th Brigade Cadre, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kiwanis Club, Coast Guard, Marine Recruiting, Navy Recruiting, Army Recruiting and the National Guard.
Military personnel, including Department of Defense civilians may contact the Fort Stewart MWR at 912-767-8660 for information on receiving tickets. Georgia Southern Senior Military Science Instructor Kenton Stenrose can also assist with questions at 912-478-5320.
The annual BLUE OUT moves to Thursday, September 25th for Georgia Southern's first home Sun Belt Conference game. Fans are encouraged to attend the game wearing blue to support the Eagles in this nationally televised game as it also kicks off Family Weekend. An official BLUE OUT T-shirt will be unveiled and available for purchase on GSEagles.com.
Homecoming arrives just in time as the Eagles return from their longest road trip of the year for Saturday, October 11th contest against Idaho. The Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2014, which includes Lindsay Grossman Blom (Women's Soccer, 1995-98), Wayne Murphy (Supporter), Dr. Patrick Spurgeon (Assistant Football coach, 1982-90), Martina Veiglova-Mamuti (Volleyball, 2001-03), Danny Warbutton (Gymnastics) and Nay Young (Football, 1984-87) will be introduced to Eagle Nation prior to kickoff. Georgia Southern's 2014 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime.
Georgia Southern students played a pivotal role in the Eagles' move to the FBS and Student Appreciation Night on Thursday, October 30th is just one way of honoring their commitment and support of their team. Great prizes, including flat-screen TVs, cash, gift cards and Georgia Southern gear, in addition to giveaways throughout the game will take place on a backdrop of the Eagles' second nationally televised game. The game on Halloween eve will feature a costume contest for students, children and adults.
Combining efforts with sorority Zeta Tau Alpha to help "Tackle a Cure," Georgia Southern Athletics will provide pink ribbons for all fans and offer pink items for sale with all proceeds donated for Breast Cancer research. Tables to help promote awareness and provide information will be located on each concourse.
The first season in the Sun Belt Conference and FBS concludes with the recognition of the Eagle Seniors and our devoted fans with Senior Night and Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, November 29th. Prior to the game, our seniors will be introduced with their families before taking the field for the final time in their collegiate careers.
The youngest fans are also part of the season finale with Youth Day, national "Take A Kid to the Game Day" and Cheerleader Clinic. During the Eagles' bye week November 17-21, fans can purchase one game ticket and get a second ticket at half price. Each individual may purchase a maximum total of 10 tickets. Four lucky members of the Junior Eagle Club can win the opportunity to be an honorary captain at the pre-game coin toss. More information on the Cheerleader Clinic will be released at a later date.
Season tickets for the Eagles' exciting first year in the Sun Belt Conference and FBS are on sale online now at GSEagles.com/fbtix and weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS.
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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