University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Black Out The Rock for the Memphis Tigers
11/8/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
Nov. 8, 2007
HATIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss Athletics has announced its affiliation with the Student Government Association (SGA) for the Third annual "Black Out" T-shirt promotion. The promotion will highlight the Golden Eagles' home football game against Conference USA rival Memphis this Saturday, Nov. 10, and will coincide with SGA's Eaglepalooza and the Department of Admission's Black & Gold Day. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. and the game will be regionally broadcast on CSS.
Approximately 4,500 shirts were sold for the inaugural event against rival Memphis in the "Black & Blue Bowl" two years ago, and generated more than $15,000 for the university's Hurricane Relief Fund. Last year, even more shirts were sold and distributed across the Pine Belt for the match up against UAB with the help of the local retailers.
The overwhelmingly successful "GO GOLD!" campaign has turned the crowds on game day into a sea of gold at The Rock and is also apparent throughout the Pine Belt and beyond. Southern Miss will continue to promote the campaign and will return to its "golden ways" when the Golden Eagles close out their season against Arkansas State on Saturday, Nov. 24.
The "Black Out" T-shirts and merchandise are available in local retail outlets throughout Hattiesburg and will be available in the stadium while supplies last. The price will vary from retailer to retailer, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting a philanthropy chosen by the SGA. The spirit shirts, designed for the upcoming football game against conference rival Memphis, read "Back In Black, Black Out Game, Southern Miss vs. Memphis, November 10, 2007" and feature a football helmet prominently on the back of the shirt. SGA and the athletic department are asking fans to wear the shirts on game day to "Black Out The Rock."
Tickets are available for purchase at the Southern Miss Ticket Office, located in the Ferlise Center on West Fourth Street, by calling 1-800-844-TICK or by visiting SouthernMiss.com.
