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Friday's Spring Game Set For Paulson Stadium

Gates open at 6:30 pm and the action begins at 7:30 pm

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STATESBORO – A weekend full of events surrounds the annual Blue-White Spring Football Game, presented by Southern Exchange and Georgia National Guard, this Friday, April 23 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. The 2020 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Champions will begin their final spring practice and scrimmage at 7:30 p.m. Here are a few things you need to know to get you through the weekend:

• The weekend begins Friday night with the Statesboro-Bulloch County Eagle Club Tour. Georgia Southern Athletic Director Jared Benko, along with head football coach Chad Lunsford and the Athletic Foundation will be in attendance to give first-hand updates on Georgia Southern's programs, facilities and the bright future of Eagle Athletics. The event will take place at Paulson Stadium beginning at 5:30 p.m. For tickets and details, visit GSEagles.com/EagleClubTour.

• Admission and parking are free to the Blue-White Spring Football Game. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the scrimmage kicks off at 7:30 p.m. The team will enter the field and begin stretching and drills at approximately 7 p.m. 

• Fans can enter through Gates 8 and 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. Fans may sit in any unreserved seat, but we ask that those attending please continue to wear masks and socially distance when inside Paulson Stadium.

• The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ for the first time in program history. Danny Waugh and Ryan Pye will be on the call and the broadcast will feature several in-game interviews from field level as the two teams compete for bragging rights.

• The Blue-White Spring Game, presented by Southern Exchange and Georgia National Guard, will be broadcast on 106.5 locally and on GSEagles.com. Mike Grace will handle the play by call with Frank Sulkowski serving as the color analyst. Mike Grace resides in Atlanta and is the former voice of the Samford Bulldogs and currently does radio for multiple bowl games. The pre-game show will commence at 7:15 p.m.

• Concessions will be open throughout the game, plus a Southern Exchange merchandise tent will be open outside Gate 8 for fans to purchase the latest gear. The Southern Pride Marching Band, cheerleaders and GUS will also be in attendance adding to excitement of the day.

• For the first time inside Paulson Stadium, alcohol will be served. Proper identification is required and stands will be located on both concourses. Sales will end at the end of the third quarter. Patrons will get a wristband on their first trip.

• Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase season tickets at the Ticket Booth by Gate 8 of the stadium. Fans can purchase season tickets, which start as low as $80.
 
• The University Store will also be open so fans can stock up on the latest Georgia Southern and adidas gear. Southern Exchange, the presenting sponsor of the Blue-White Spring Game, will also have a trailer set up outside Gate 8 for fans coming into the game.
 
• During halftime of the game, the winners of the Southern Smoke BBQ Cook-Off, presented by Ellis Meat Market, will be announced in addition to recognizing our National Championship Cheerleading Squad. 

• Following the Spring Game, all fans are encouraged to stick around for a quick recognition of the team as they receive their championship rings from the 2020 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.

• The weekend concludes Saturday night with the Eagle Football Alumni Association's 14th Annual $10,000 Reverse Raffle and Auction at 6 p.m. at Hanner Fieldhouse. The event includes live entertainment, food and an open bar with all proceeds directly benefiting the Georgia Southern football program, as well as the Erk Russell, Tom 'Doc' Smith, and Roger Inman Scholarships that are available to the University's student-athletes, student managers and athletic trainers. Click here for details and tickets. 

• Prizes from the GATA Rewards app will be available for pick up outside Gate 12 throughout the day. Stop by the marketing tent to collect your prizes. Fans can check on their prizes status by clicking on the Rewards tab in the app.

Weekend Home Events
• Statesboro-Bulloch County Eagle Club Tour – Friday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. | Paulson Stadium
• Track & Field GS Spring Classic – Saturday, April 24 at 8 a.m. (all-day event) | Eagle Field-Erk Park - CANCELED
• Blue vs. White Spring Football Game – Friday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. | Paulson Stadium
EFAA's $10,000 Reverse Raffle & Auction – Saturday, April 24 at 6 p.m. | Hanner Fieldhouse



 
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