University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Southern Miss' Fan-Friendly Enhancements Not Limited to The Rock on Gamedays
8/28/2019 8:31:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The fan-friendly enhancements on football game days at Southern Miss will not be limited to just inside The Rock.
Eagle Walk Extended
The traditional Eagle Walk route begins in its normal place and continue under the east side of the stadium. Instead of turning back into the stadium, the football team will continue down Eagle Walk and will now turn left on to Ray Guy Way and the squad will now enter into the west side of the stadium. The change will enable fans at Spirit Park to join in on the fun and greet the team.
Postgame Fireworks (August 31 only)
Fans are encouraged to stay after the Alcorn State contest and enjoy a postgame fireworks show that will start immediately following the game.
Spirit Park Live!
This year, Spirit Park will have a new look. The Athletics Department is transforming Spirit Park into a pregame street party with food trucks, a large video board, and live music which opens 5 hours prior to kick off on game days.
Here is a schedule for the first three games which start at 6 p.m.:
1 p.m. - Spirit Park, Junior Eagle Funland, and the food trucks will be open for business.
* Junior Eagle Funland – interactive games, inflatables and activities for fans 12 and under.
* Dine with the new food trucks and new food vendors for each game day, including:
· South Mouth Deli
· Dis & Dem
· Gator's Grill
· Twillie Philly
· Murky Waters BBQ
· Little Caesar's Pizza
· The Grub Slinger
* Watch some of the best college football games on the giant LED screen.
* Purchase officially licensed Southern Miss merchandise from a variety of brands.
2:30 p.m. - The Countdown to Kick Off Show with Tom Colt on Rock 104.5 FM will broadcast live.
3 p.m. - A live performance by America's best hip hop and R&B cover band, 17th Floor. The band will change each home game. Future bands slated include The Manly Hero (the lead singer, Eli Hannon, son of Dan Hannon the singer of '90's band, King Konga and a Southern Miss alumnus) for Sept. 28, against UTEP. As for Homecoming, October 12, former Golden Eagle and now country music sensation, Adam Doleac, will perform. More musical acts will be announced at a later date.
4 p.m. - Eagle Walk will begin – greet the football team as they make their way into The Rock.
4:30 p.m. - The Pride of Mississippi marching band will perform to fans immediately following the Eagle Walk and the Southern Miss Football pregame radio show on Rock 104.5FM will begin.
5:30 p.m. - Spirit Park will close 30 minutes prior to the game to allow fans with game tickets to enter the stadium.
Fans are reminded that Spirit Park is free for all fans. No game ticket is required. All activities and timeline are subject to change.
Eagle Walk Extended
The traditional Eagle Walk route begins in its normal place and continue under the east side of the stadium. Instead of turning back into the stadium, the football team will continue down Eagle Walk and will now turn left on to Ray Guy Way and the squad will now enter into the west side of the stadium. The change will enable fans at Spirit Park to join in on the fun and greet the team.
Postgame Fireworks (August 31 only)
Fans are encouraged to stay after the Alcorn State contest and enjoy a postgame fireworks show that will start immediately following the game.
Spirit Park Live!
This year, Spirit Park will have a new look. The Athletics Department is transforming Spirit Park into a pregame street party with food trucks, a large video board, and live music which opens 5 hours prior to kick off on game days.
Here is a schedule for the first three games which start at 6 p.m.:
1 p.m. - Spirit Park, Junior Eagle Funland, and the food trucks will be open for business.
* Junior Eagle Funland – interactive games, inflatables and activities for fans 12 and under.
* Dine with the new food trucks and new food vendors for each game day, including:
· South Mouth Deli
· Dis & Dem
· Gator's Grill
· Twillie Philly
· Murky Waters BBQ
· Little Caesar's Pizza
· The Grub Slinger
* Watch some of the best college football games on the giant LED screen.
* Purchase officially licensed Southern Miss merchandise from a variety of brands.
2:30 p.m. - The Countdown to Kick Off Show with Tom Colt on Rock 104.5 FM will broadcast live.
3 p.m. - A live performance by America's best hip hop and R&B cover band, 17th Floor. The band will change each home game. Future bands slated include The Manly Hero (the lead singer, Eli Hannon, son of Dan Hannon the singer of '90's band, King Konga and a Southern Miss alumnus) for Sept. 28, against UTEP. As for Homecoming, October 12, former Golden Eagle and now country music sensation, Adam Doleac, will perform. More musical acts will be announced at a later date.
4 p.m. - Eagle Walk will begin – greet the football team as they make their way into The Rock.
4:30 p.m. - The Pride of Mississippi marching band will perform to fans immediately following the Eagle Walk and the Southern Miss Football pregame radio show on Rock 104.5FM will begin.
5:30 p.m. - Spirit Park will close 30 minutes prior to the game to allow fans with game tickets to enter the stadium.
Fans are reminded that Spirit Park is free for all fans. No game ticket is required. All activities and timeline are subject to change.
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