Little Bobbleheads for First 20K!
11/17/2016 12:21:00 PM | Football
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Fans will have a "Little" surprise for them when they enter the Carrier Dome on Saturday. The first 20,000 people in the Dome for the Orange's Senior Day game vs. Florida State will receive a free Floyd Little mini bobblehead, courtesy of CNY Chevy Dealers.
Two lucky fans will receive a bobblehead autographed by Little himself. Tweet your favorite Floyd Little moment, favorite moment of this season or your best Syracuse football photo to @Cuse using the hashtag #44floyd to enter. The winners will be announced at the end of the third quarter and must be in attendance to to win.
The Orange legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer will be in the house when the Orange and Seminoles kick off at 3:30 p.m. Little played what he called his "most memorable game" against Florida State on his Senior Day at Archbold Stadium in 1966. No. 44 scored three touchdowns, all on runs of exactly 24 yards, on his way to 193 yards rushing to lead Syracuse to a 37-21 victory.
Saturday is also Senior Day for the Syracuse football Class of 2016. Prior to kickoff, 21 members of the program (18 players, 3 managers) will be recognized for their contributions. The ceremony gets underway with 25 minutes left on the pre-game clock.
In addition to Senior Day, it's also Band Day and 11 marching bands from around the state will join the "Pride of the Orange" on the field for a halftime performance.
Members of Otto's Fall Reading Kickoff presented by Driver's Village, and Otto's Kids Club will also be in attendance. Participants in Otto's Fall Reading Kickoff who met their school's qualifying standard were rewarded with a complimentary ticket to the game. During 2016-17, Otto's Kids Club members receive a ticket to the Florida State football game, three men's basketball games, access to all Orange women's basketball and men's lacrosse games and free t-shirt, all for $20. Click here to sign up now.Â
Florida State is the fourth nationally-ranked opponent for the Orange this season. The Seminoles are led by junior running back Dalvin Cook, who ranks seventh in the country with 1,242 rushing yards. Florida State is 7-3 overall and has won four of their last five games.
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"We are still excited about our two opportunities that we have left to finish this season on a high note," Syracuse head coach Dino Babers said earlier this week. "We are looking forward to playing Florida State, an excellent football team. It's going to be a very tough task, but we are looking forward to our opportunity."
Tickets for Saturday's game are available online, by phone (888-DOMETIX), at Destiny USA kiosks and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B).Â
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange& Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
Two lucky fans will receive a bobblehead autographed by Little himself. Tweet your favorite Floyd Little moment, favorite moment of this season or your best Syracuse football photo to @Cuse using the hashtag #44floyd to enter. The winners will be announced at the end of the third quarter and must be in attendance to to win.
The Orange legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer will be in the house when the Orange and Seminoles kick off at 3:30 p.m. Little played what he called his "most memorable game" against Florida State on his Senior Day at Archbold Stadium in 1966. No. 44 scored three touchdowns, all on runs of exactly 24 yards, on his way to 193 yards rushing to lead Syracuse to a 37-21 victory.
Saturday is also Senior Day for the Syracuse football Class of 2016. Prior to kickoff, 21 members of the program (18 players, 3 managers) will be recognized for their contributions. The ceremony gets underway with 25 minutes left on the pre-game clock.
In addition to Senior Day, it's also Band Day and 11 marching bands from around the state will join the "Pride of the Orange" on the field for a halftime performance.
Members of Otto's Fall Reading Kickoff presented by Driver's Village, and Otto's Kids Club will also be in attendance. Participants in Otto's Fall Reading Kickoff who met their school's qualifying standard were rewarded with a complimentary ticket to the game. During 2016-17, Otto's Kids Club members receive a ticket to the Florida State football game, three men's basketball games, access to all Orange women's basketball and men's lacrosse games and free t-shirt, all for $20. Click here to sign up now.Â
Florida State is the fourth nationally-ranked opponent for the Orange this season. The Seminoles are led by junior running back Dalvin Cook, who ranks seventh in the country with 1,242 rushing yards. Florida State is 7-3 overall and has won four of their last five games.
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"We are still excited about our two opportunities that we have left to finish this season on a high note," Syracuse head coach Dino Babers said earlier this week. "We are looking forward to playing Florida State, an excellent football team. It's going to be a very tough task, but we are looking forward to our opportunity."
Tickets for Saturday's game are available online, by phone (888-DOMETIX), at Destiny USA kiosks and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B).Â
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange& Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
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