GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Alabama vs. Southern Miss
10/16/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football
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ALABAMA |
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SO. MISS |
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GAMEDAY INFORMATION |
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GAMEDAY NOTES:
- Kickoff is set for 2:37 p.m.
- The Alabama men's and women's swimming and diving teams will hold an exhibition at the UA Aquatic Center on Friday at 5 p.m.
- The Alabama men's and women's basketball teams will begin practice this weekend for the 2004-05 season. The men's team will hold its first workout on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 6 a.m., while the women will work for the first time Saturday at 9 a.m.
- The Coca-Cola Kickoff on the Quad begins this Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
- The Coca-Cola inflatables will again be present on the Quad at 11:30 a.m. with their usual activities of throwing a football, kicking at mock goal posts and diving for the goal line with bungees attached. In addition to sampling of Coke products, free temporary, stick-on Big Al tattoos and shakers will be distributed while supplies last.
- Eli Gold, Ken Stabler and Tom Roberts host the Jeep pre-game radio show on the Crimson Tide Sports Network from the stage in the shadow of Denny Chimes starting at 12:30 p.m.
- The women's softball team will sign autographs at the Mayfield Dairy Team tent from 12:45-1:30 p.m.
KICKOFF ON THE QUAD:
Come out to the Quad three hours before UA home football games to experience Kickoff on the Quad, UA's "official tailgate party." Kickoff on the Quad festivities include a variety of food vendors, an interactive game area, and the Legends Autograph tent. Fans can also see Eli Gold and Kenny Stabler at the Crimson Tide Sports Network pregame show site and browse Crimson Tide clothing and souvenirs from the Supe Store. Then, join the Million Dollar Band for the Elephant Stomp to the stadium, which begins about an hour before the game.
TELEVISION INFORMATION:
*The Alabama-Southern Mississippi football game on Saturday, October 16 will be a pay-per-view telecast in Alabama and Mississippi. Kickoff is slated for 2:37 p.m. (CDT).
*David Crane, former Tide quarterback Tyler Watts and former USM quarterback Reggie Collier will call the action from the booth, while Chris Stewart will be on the sidelines.
*The telecast will be available throughout Alabama and Mississippi on local cable systems, as well as satellite systems. It will be offered on the DISH Network and DirecTV in Alabama and Mississippi only.
*In Alabama and Mississippi, large C-band users may purchase the game by calling 1-800-TVSTARS.
*In other states, fans may purchase the game through ESPN Game Plan, where available.
2004 HOMECOMING
*Lawn decorations, a parade and a pep rally are all a part of The University of Alabama tradition of celebrating Homecoming Week, scheduled this year for Oct. 10-16 with the theme "All Tide Together."
*The celebration began with the 16th annual Roll Tide Run on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. The run will begin on Capstone Drive, with registration being held at the rear entrance of Gorgas Library.
*Paint the Town Red will took place on Monday, Oct. 11, from 1-4 p.m. as campus organizations show their school spirit across Tuscaloosa.
*On Tuesday, Oct. 12, Homecoming Queen elections will take place from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., in the Mortar Board Room of the Ferguson Student Center. A new recognition, Capstone Gentlemen, will also be voted upon that day. Capstone Gentlemen will serve as the male counterparts to the female Homecoming Court, with one 'gentleman' and four other male students being selected as runners-up.
*The queen and gentleman will be announced at the pep rally on Friday night; they will be crowned during the halftime show at the football game.
*At 7 p.m., the UA Homecoming Basketball Tournament will take place at the Student Recreation Center.
*On Wednesday, Oct. 13, students can participate in Bowl for Bama, which will be held from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Bama Bowl.
*Thursday's events include the annual choreography contest, which will take place this year in Coleman Coliseum at 7 p.m., as well as hall decoration judging at 4 p.m. and banner contest judging at 5 p.m.
*The events scheduled for Friday, Oct. 15, include the Quad Games, which will take place from 1-4 p.m. and the Road and River Relay beginning at 2 p.m. at Denny Chimes. The judging of the lawn and Paint the Town Red decorations will begin at 1 p.m.
*The traditional bonfire will take place on Friday evening on the UA Quad following the Homecoming Pep Rally. After the pep rally and bonfire, at approximately 8 p.m., University Programs will feature live in concert on the Quad the Wayne Mills Band of Tuscaloosa playing country music and opening for The Roots who play a mixture of hip-hop and R&B music.
*The Homecoming Parade will take place on Saturday at 9 a.m. along University Boulevard with UA Men's Head Basketball Coach Mark Gottfried serving as Grand Marshal. Gottfried was a standout player at UA before being selected in the 1987 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. After coaching stints at UCLA and Murray State, Gottfried returned home to his alma mater and has led the Tide to three consecutive NCAA tournaments. He guided the team to the Elite Eight a year ago, advancing farther than any other squad in school history.
*The week will end with the main event, the UA football game against Southern Mississippi at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, scheduled for a 2:37 p.m. kickoff.
*Other individual events hosted include:
African-American Alumni Network - Invites you to join them at their tent on the Quad. The organization raises funds to establish endowments and will host various events on the Quad and in the Ferguson Center.
Alabama Alumni Association - Stage on the UA Quad featuring music from the UA jazz ensembles, choreography contest winners, African-American gospel choir, cheerleaders and Big Al and much more. The event begins immediately after the parade.
Capstone College of Nursing - Nursing Alumni Association will host a pre-game barbecue on the Quad beginning two and one-half hours prior to kickoff. Lunch is free for all UACCNA members, with a small fee for non-members. For reservations, contact Holly Warr at 205/348-9876.
Capstone Village - Learn about Tuscaloosa's newest active adult retirement community with patio home and apartment-style floor plans. Refreshments will be available. For more information call 205/248-0028.
Computer-Based Honors Program - A reception will be held at Maxwell Hall two hours prior to kickoff.
College of Arts and Sciences - Invites you to its tent for a continental breakfast with magicians, musicians, dancers, biology experiments and much more beginning at 9 a.m. until kickoff.
College of Communication and Information Sciences - Invites you to its open house in the Rotunda of Reese Phifer Hall beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Watch the parade from the north balcony.
College of Education - Invites all education alumni and friends to a complimentary breakfast from 9-11 a.m. under the college's Reunion Tent on the Quad. For more information call 205/348-7936.
College of Engineering - The Capstone Engineering Society will host a pre-game brunch on the Quad on Saturday at 10 a.m. The College of Engineering invites all friends and alumni to join them under their tent for food and fun on the Quad. For more information contact Carol Sanders at 205/348-7674.
College of Human Environmental Sciences - Friday, Oct. 15 -- 9:30 a.m., VIP tours of the College, 10:30 a.m., Alumni Recognition Convocation in 104 Doster, 5:30-7 p.m., Dean's Reception in the Alumni Room of Doster Hall. Coffee will also be served on Saturday morning in the Alumni Room beginning at 9 a.m.
Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration - Invites friends and alumni to join them three hours prior to kickoff for a pre-game picnic in the lower lobby of Alston Hall. RSVP required. Please call 205/348-6689 to make reservations.
Law School - Invites you to join the dean, faculty and fellow alumni for a pre-game brunch on the Camille Wright Cook Plaza on Saturday at 11 a.m. Call the Law School at 205/348-5752 for ticket information.
National Pan-Hellenic Council - Step Show! Friday, Oct. 15, Student Recreation Center Basketball Gym at 7 p.m. Call 205/348-6114 for ticket information.
Museum of Natural History - Located in Smith Hall, the museum will be open on Saturday from 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tour the Grand Gallery and see fossils, rocks and minerals from the Dinosaur and Ice ages, as well as the 1954 Hodges meteorite. For more information, call 205/348-7550.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions - Will host a tent on the Quad three hours prior to kickoff offering information for students and parents. Come find out how you can be a part of the Crimson Tide family!
School of Social Work - Invites friends and alumni to join them in the Student Lounge of Little Hall for a complimentary breakfast from 9-11 a.m. Tent activities will also be held on the Quad. RSVP to reserve your place at 205/348-3942.
Student Alumni Association - SAA invites all alumni and friends to join them under the Alumni tent on the Quad at 9 a.m. There will be activities for all ages.
The Paul W. Bryant Museum - A unique experience for all fans of college football. Experience 100 years of history and tradition. The museum will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
University Honors Program - Invites all alumni and parents to a cookout at New Hall two hours prior to kickoff. For more information call 205/348-5500.
