Football | 3/28/2017 1:19:00 PM

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STATESBORO, Ga. – An autograph session, the Chris Mitchell Band, a fraternity flg football game and the popular Punt, Pass and Kick highlight the activities surrounding the Blue vs. White Spring Football Game this Saturday, April 1 at Paulson Stadium. Here are a few things you need to know to get you through the day:

• Admission and parking are free, gates open at 11 a.m., and the scrimmage kicks off at noon. Stretching will begin at approximately 11:35 a.m., with the team taking the field following the entrance video at 11:55 a.m. Fans can enter through Gate 12 at the west end of the stadium near the main parking lot behind Bishop Field House, or through Gate 5 by the Cowart Building. The lower portion of north side of the stadium will be the only area open for seating in the stadium to the general public. Concessions will be open throughout the game plus a Georgia Southern Merchandise tent will be open for fans to purchase the latest gear. The Southern Pride Marching Band, cheerleaders and GUS will be also be in attendance adding to excitement of the day.

• The Chris Mitchell Band will be performing outside Gate 12 during pregame from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. All fans are encouraged to tailgate and enjoy the music.

• Fans may enjoy a free photo booth courtesy of CORE Credit Union, a proud sponsor of Georgia Southern Athletics. The photo booth will be located on the north concourse of the stadium.

• Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase season tickets at the Athletic Ticketing kiosk on the north concourse. Fans can purchase season tickets, which start as low as $75.

• Georgia Southern Inflatables will also be available on the Field of Dreams. Kids can jump on the moon bounce or race through the 44 foot-long obstacle course. They can improve their quarterback skills on the football toss game, too. 

• New this year, a pair of fraternities will take the field at halftime for flag football contests. Delta Tau Delta will take on Sigma Nu for bragging rights. All students are encouraged to come out and support their friends.

• Back by popular demand is the Punt, Pass and Kick Contest. Little Eagles (boys and girls) will have an opportunity to showcase their football skills on the field before the game. The cost to compete is free and every child will receive a T-shirt and the winners receive their very own trophy. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at the stadium and the contest will begin at 9 a.m. For complete information, competition rules, and to register click here.

• Following the Spring Game, all fans are encouraged to stick around for a 45-minute autograph session with the players and head coach Tyson Summers. Fans can grab an autograph card to get signed, or bring their own items to have autographed. See rules and regulations here.

• Blue-White Promotion: Fans who bring their roster card from the Spring Game to the softball games (1 p.m. & 3 p.m.) will receive a free t-shirt. Fans who bring a softball Flight program to the baseball game at 6:30 p.m. may purchase a discount $5 ticket.

Weekend Events
• Baseball vs. ULM – Friday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. | J.I. Clements Stadium
• Punt, Pass and Kick Contest – Saturday, April 1 at 9 a.m. | Paulson Stadium
• Blue-White Spring Football Game – Saturday, April 1 at Noon
• Softball vs. Louisiana – Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m. (DH) | Eagle Field
• Baseball vs. ULM – Saturday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. | J.I. Clements Stadium
• Baseball vs. ULM – Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m. | J.I. Clements Stadium
• Men's Tennis vs. Appalachian State – April 16 at 2 p.m. | Wallis Tennis Center
• Softball vs. Louisiana – Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m. | Eagle Field

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. Eagle fans can follow Coach Tyson Summers' twitter account @TysonSummersGS. For tickets, call 1-800-GSU-WINS or visit GSEagles.com/tickets.