University of Houston Athletics
Fan Appreciation Day Set for Saturday at Robertson Stadium
8/14/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football
HOUSTON - University of Houston Football fans can catch their first glimpse of the team and meet players and coaches during Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday on John O'Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium.
Under the leadership of second-year head coach Kevin Sumlin, the Cougars will enjoy their first scrimmage of training camp at 11:30 a.m., Saturday. Fans are invited to the event, which will be free and open to the public. Gates open at 11 a.m., and fans should enter the facility on the Scott Street side.
Fans must pick up a ticket at gates 1, 4 or 7 and redeem it at the concession stands for one free hot dog. Vitamin Water will also be given away until supplies last. Other food and drinks will be available in those concession stands for regular prices.
Representatives from Cougar Authentic will be on hand at Gate 7 to sell merchandise. Fans should note that this is a change from Cougar Authentic's regular location during home games but will be held there only during the scrimmage and will return to its usual spot for the remainder of the season.
Spirit groups, like Cougar Dolls, band and cheerleaders, also will be in attendance.
Following the 90-minute scrimmage, fans are invited to the Tailgate Village pavilions on the Scott Street side of Robertson Stadium. There, fans can get autographs from and take pictures with their favorite Cougar players and coaches. Director of athletics Mack Rhoades also will be in attendance.
In addition, fans will be allowed to walk on John O'Quinn Field Robertson Stadium after the scrimmage to take pictures with family and friends.
Following Saturday's scrimmage, the Cougars will hold position meetings Sunday before returning to their two-a-day workouts Monday.
Saturday's event will be the first of two scrimmages during the fall. On Aug. 22, the Cougars square off again at the Carl Lewis International Complex near the UH practice fields.
TICKETS
Season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets (excluding the Texas Tech game on Sept. 26) are on sale now. Season ticket prices begin at $120, while 3-game mini-plans are available for as low as $99.
Fans can order their tickets by calling 713-GO-COOGS or in person at the Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours.
NATIONAL MARROW DONOR REGISTRY DONATIONS
Cougar administrators also will be taking donations for the National Marrow Donor Registry at Gate 7. Later this month, Cougar football players, coaches and support staff members will give a swab of their cheek cells to Registry representatives so their tissue type can be tested.
Once the Cougar Football players, coaches and support staff members are in the Registry, their information will be quickly accessible if they need a bone marrow transplant in the future or if they match another patient in dire need.
Although the Registry is doing this service free of charge to the Football team, Cougar fans are asked to donate to help with this worthy cause.
