Legendary Reunion Highlights 'Spring Football Saturday' Presented by AmeriCU

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Hall of Famers Floyd Little, Larry Csonka and two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Tom Coughlin will be together again on April 13 during "Spring Football Saturday" presented by AmeriCU.

The trio will reunite for the first time since their Syracuse playing days to sign autographs and pose for pictures before and after the Orange's annual spring scrimmage at the Carrier Dome. Other Syracuse greats expected to attend include Arthur Jones, Eric Dungey, James Mungro and Dan Conley.

In 1966, Little (halfback), Csonka (fullback) and Coughlin (halfback) powered Syracuse to an 8-3 record and the Lambert Trophy as the top Division I team in the East. All three men went on to have distinguished NFL careers, with Csonka (1987) and Little (2010) earning induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Coughlin entered the coaching ranks, most notably leading the New York Giants to wins over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI.

In addition to the reunion and scrimmage, "Spring Football Saturday" features a youth football clinic, cheerleading clinic and an autograph session with the current team.

Admission and parking for the event are free. However, staff will be located at Carrier Dome entry gates and in the 'Cuse Fan Zone collecting donations for the United Way of Central New York. There is no requirement to give, but suggested donations of $1 to $5 are appreciated to support those in the Syracuse community. Fans who cannot attend may still donate at UnitedWay-CNY.org.

Gates open at 12:30 p.m. with the scrimmage scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. A full timeline for the day's activities is below:

Select-A-Seat (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) – Enter through Gate B until 12:30 p.m.
Walk the Dome to choose the best available seats for 2019 season tickets. A sampling of seats will be marked in each section. Members of the sales staff will be available to assist with the selection process and answer questions.

Youth Clinic (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) – Entry instructions emailed to registered participants
Organized by James Mungro and featuring instructor Arthur Jones, the clinic is open to the first 150 children ages 5-11 who register. Participants rotate through different skills stations and should wear a T-shirt, shorts and athletic footwear. Visit Cuse.com/SpringCombine to reserve your spot today. Registration ends April 10.

'Cuse Fan Zone (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) – Outside the Carrier Dome between Gates C and E
Fans of all ages are invited to stop by to meet the members of Syracuse's 1966 backfield and enjoy a wide array of food and beverage options before heading into the Dome. There will be a DJ and the Toyota Family Zone, complete with inflatables and tailgate games, will be open.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Little, Csonka and Coughlin autograph session in the "Legend's Lounge" tent. Dungey, Mungro and Conley Q&A on stage.
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – Little, Csonka and Coughlin Q&A on stage. Dungey, Mungro and Conley autograph session in the "Legends Lounge" tent.

Scrimmage (1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.)
Coming off a 10-3 season that included a Camping World Bowl victory over West Virginia, head coach Dino Babers and the Orange make their 2019 debut. The scrimmage will be broadcast locally on TK99. An in-stadium show with TK99 morning show hosts Gomez and Lisa and live commentary from Babers is also planned.

Team Autograph Session & Legend Selfies (2:45 p.m.)
Following the scrimmage, fans are invited onto the field for autographs. Autograph cards and pens will be provided. Otto the Orange and members of the Syracuse cheerleading team will be available during that time for photos. Fans can also have their picture taken with Csonka, Coughlin, Little and other Orange greats at the 50-yard line.

The 2019 Syracuse football season gets underway Saturday, Aug. 31 at Liberty. This year's schedule features six home dates, including Atlantic Coast Conference games against Clemson (Sept. 14), Pittsburgh (Oct. 18), Boston College (Nov. 2) and Wake Forest (Nov. 30).

Season tickets are on sale now online (Cuse.com/tickets), by phone (888-DOME-TIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). Tickets start at $125.

About AmeriCU Credit Union
AmeriCU Credit Union is among New York state's largest full-service financial cooperatives. Founded in 1950, AmeriCU currently serves over 125,000 members through its remote contact center and its 19 full-service branches in Central and Northern New York. In addition to its full offering of traditional banking services, AmeriCU provides investment, insurance and financial planning services and consultation. For more information, visit AmeriCU.org.

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About the United Way of Central New York
United Way of Central New York is an innovative and collaborative local nonprofit organization that drives solutions to the most pressing human service community needs of Central New York. Through advocacy and relevant leadership, United Way of Central New York provides options for impactful giving and funds programs and initiatives that help create a thriving community.

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