University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Information for Austin Peay Game This Saturday
9/10/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- The following is some important information for fans heading to this Saturday's football game between Southern Miss and Austin Peay. Game time is at 2:30 p.m.
Promotions -- It will also be Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at The Rock. All faculty and staff members can buy one ticket and get one for free for this game by showing their University ID at the Pat Ferlise Ticket Center during the week and also at the Southwest Ticket Office at Roberts Stadium on game day.
There will be 500 free student guest tickets for current Southern Miss Students. Just show your validated Student ID at the Pat Ferlise Ticket Office or at the M.M. Roberts Stadium Ticket Office to claim your free guest ticket. Limit of one ticket per student ID.
There will also be a Junior High and High School cheerleading clinic this Saturday, as the participants will learn a routine and then perform it live pre-game alongside the Southern Miss cheerleaders. For more information about this event, please contact Brendan Jones at 601-266-4559.
In addition, the Austin Peay contest will serve as All South Band Day at the stadium as well. This will include high school band members from across the southeast that will perform alongside the Pride of Mississippi.
Ticket Office -- The Pat Ferlise Ticket Office will be open from 8-11 a.m., this Saturday prior to the game and the Southwest Ticket Office at M.M. Roberts Stadium will then open at 11:30 p.m. until halftime.
Will Call -- The will call at M.M. Roberts Stadium is located at the Southwest Ticket Office and will open at 11:30 a.m.
Halftime Presentations -- The 2015 M-Club all of Fame inductees will be introduced at halftime, include Gary Cannizarro (Baseball 1973-76), Rod Davis (Football 2000-03), Sherrod Gideon (Football 1996-99), Chris Hayden (Men's Tennis 1990-93), Jeff Kelly (Football 1998-01), Billy Lyons (Football 1961-62), Patricia Nash Griffin (Women's Basketball 1992-96), Cedric Scott (Football 1997-00), Shelia Sims Williams (Volleyball 1981-85), Kenny Smith (Men's Basketball 1976-79) and Wilhelmina "Kat" Smith (Women's Basketball 1982-85).
Free Parking / Shuttle Service -- There is free parking available at the Lake Terrace Convention Center (1 Convention Center Plaza) and a free shuttle will be offered there from 12:30 p.m., until 1 ½ hours following the game.
Campus Maps -- You can familiarize yourself with campus by clicking on the map here. Also, if need help while you are on campus, please find one of the white information tents that will be strategically located around campus.
Tailgating -- Please see the information here on tailgating information, including the campus' new spot, Spirit Park. Fans may begin setting up their tailgates within Spirit Park on Friday evening between the hours of 6-10 p.m. and on Saturday from 8-10 a.m. Please note that stakes are not allowed to be used within Spirit Park as only pop-up tents are permitted.
Junior Eagle Funland -- Located on Pride Field, this exciting area for kids to take part in inflatable jumps and more will open at 11 a.m. on Saturday and remain open until just before kickoff. Seymour's Sidekicks members receive Free Admission and they may pick up their Sidekicks Membership Packets at Junior Eagle Funland. Non-members are welcome to join in the fun of Junior Eagle Funland for a fee of $5 per child (Ages 12 and under) with unlimited jumps.
Pregame Radio Show -- For the second consecutive season, the flagship radio station for Southern Miss football, Rock 104 (WXRR-FM), and the Southern Miss IMG Sports Network will join forces to provide Golden Eagle fans live pregame coverage while they enjoy tailgating for that day's game. The pregame shows will originate from the Coca-Cola stage at Spirit Park, just north of the Thad Cochran Center and begin at 11 a.m., with the Rock 104 Tailgate Show hosted by Tom Colt. The show features music, interviews, scores from around the country and an early look at the matchup between the Golden Eagles and the team's opponent that day. The Southern Miss IMG pregame show hosted by John Cox, the Voice of the Golden Eagles, gets under way with its 90-minute program at 1 p.m., from Spirit Park.
Eagle Walk -- One of the best traditions in all of College Football! Join us at 12:30 p.m. for this tradition and cheer on your Southern Miss Football team before they take the field.
@USMGameday -- Questions about where to park or tailgate? Direct your questions to @USMGameday on Twitter and be sure to follow this account for real-time updates as they pertain to Game Day Activities on campus.
