University of Houston Athletics
UH Football Fan Appreciation Day Set
8/6/2011 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 6, 2011
University of Houston football will host its annual Fan Appreciation Day on Sat., Aug. 13 at the Athletic/Alumni Center Yeoman Fieldhouse beginning at 1:30 p.m. The team will scrimmage at 11:15 a.m. in Robertson Stadium, which is the first opportunity for fans to get a glimpse of the 2011 squad.
At the Fan Appreciation event, the Cougar faithful have the opportunity to meet the entire UH football team, get autographs. In addition to the autograph session, there will be face-painting and inflatable games for the kids. Fans can also pick up their copy of the 2011 schedule poster.
Shasta and the UH cheerleading squad will also be in attendance. The event is free and parking is available in the lots surrounding Robertson Stadium.
PRACTICE #2 REPORT: The UH football team had a very spirited practice Saturday evening on the practice fields, hitting to the hits. Coach Sumlin surprised the team with a speaker system playing upbeat music for the entire two hours.
"I think it was good for them," said Sumlin. "You are always looking for ways to jazz up practice and I certainly saw a different energy out of them today."
KINGSBURY TALKS QUARTERBACKS
FOOTBALL FACILITY RENOVATIONS: Over the summer, the UH football team facility got new digs and a renovation in their meeting room space. An area where many hours are spent during the week preparing for their opponents, it has now a look to truly motivate and inspire.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED: The walk-on program is a vital part of UH's success and over the years have seen many walk-ons awarded scholarships after showing their contributions to the team. Sumlin announced that the latest to earn athletic aid is senior linebacker John McIntyre.
