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'Spring Football Saturday' Fan Guide
4/10/2019 4:35:00 PM | Football
The Orange wrap up spring ball at the Carrier Dome on Saturday, April 13 during "Spring Football Saturday" presented by AmeriCU. The event marks the first opportunity for fans to check out fourth-year head coach Dino Babers and his squad before the fall. For those planning on making the trip to the Dome, the pertinent details are below:
ADMISSION & PARKING
Admission and parking are both free, however donations will be collected at entry gates by the United Way of Central New York. No donation is required but donations of $1 to $5 are appreciated to support members of the Syracuse community.
Fans should park in the surface lots across from the Dome (STADIUM, WEST) and enter the building through Gates A, B, C, D, E or F. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.Â
TIME AND SCRIMMAGE FORMAT
Start time for the scrimmage is 1:30 p.m. The offense will square off against the defense. The team will run approximately 80 plays with drives starting at various points on the field. There will be a 5-minute break. No score will be kept. A special teams period is scheduled for 1 p.m.
TK99 morning show hosts Gomez and Lisa will anchor in-stadium show featuring live commentary from Babers.
ROSTER CARDS
Roster cards will be available at no charge.
SELECT-A-SEAT PROGRAM
Beginning at 8 a.m., fans will have the opportunity to walk the Dome and choose the best available seat locations for 2019 season tickets. A sampling of available seats in each section will be marked. Ticket sales representatives will be on hand to assist with the selection process and answer questions. Tickets for Syracuse's six home dates start at $125.
FAN ZONE
The Get Air Family/Fan Zone will be set up outside the Dome between Gates C and E from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Orange legends Floyd Little, Larry Csonka, Tom Coughlin, Eric Dungey, James Mungro, Arthur Jones and Dan Conley are scheduled to appear. They will sign autographs and participate in a live Q&A. There will be an assortment of tailgate games, as well as a bounce house, face painters and balloon animals for the kids.
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RADIO BROADCAST & AUDIO STREAM
Saturday's scrimmage and the preceding panel discussion featuring Syracuse's past greats will be broadcast live locally on TK99. "Voice of the Orange" Matt Park and SU radio analyst Adam Terry will call the action from inside the Dome. ESPN Radio 97.7 personality Brent Axe will host the two panels. Dungey and Conley are up first from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by Little, Csonka and Coughlin from noon to 1 p.m.
The scrimmage and panels can be heard live here.
AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Immediately after 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 and Little at the 50-yard line.
For complete coverage of Syracuse football, follow us on Twitter (@CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and like us on Facebook (Syracuse Football). Â
ADMISSION & PARKING
Admission and parking are both free, however donations will be collected at entry gates by the United Way of Central New York. No donation is required but donations of $1 to $5 are appreciated to support members of the Syracuse community.
Fans should park in the surface lots across from the Dome (STADIUM, WEST) and enter the building through Gates A, B, C, D, E or F. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.Â
TIME AND SCRIMMAGE FORMAT
Start time for the scrimmage is 1:30 p.m. The offense will square off against the defense. The team will run approximately 80 plays with drives starting at various points on the field. There will be a 5-minute break. No score will be kept. A special teams period is scheduled for 1 p.m.
TK99 morning show hosts Gomez and Lisa will anchor in-stadium show featuring live commentary from Babers.
ROSTER CARDS
Roster cards will be available at no charge.
SELECT-A-SEAT PROGRAM
Beginning at 8 a.m., fans will have the opportunity to walk the Dome and choose the best available seat locations for 2019 season tickets. A sampling of available seats in each section will be marked. Ticket sales representatives will be on hand to assist with the selection process and answer questions. Tickets for Syracuse's six home dates start at $125.
FAN ZONE
The Get Air Family/Fan Zone will be set up outside the Dome between Gates C and E from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Orange legends Floyd Little, Larry Csonka, Tom Coughlin, Eric Dungey, James Mungro, Arthur Jones and Dan Conley are scheduled to appear. They will sign autographs and participate in a live Q&A. There will be an assortment of tailgate games, as well as a bounce house, face painters and balloon animals for the kids.
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RADIO BROADCAST & AUDIO STREAM
Saturday's scrimmage and the preceding panel discussion featuring Syracuse's past greats will be broadcast live locally on TK99. "Voice of the Orange" Matt Park and SU radio analyst Adam Terry will call the action from inside the Dome. ESPN Radio 97.7 personality Brent Axe will host the two panels. Dungey and Conley are up first from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by Little, Csonka and Coughlin from noon to 1 p.m.
The scrimmage and panels can be heard live here.
AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Immediately after 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 and Little at the 50-yard line.
For complete coverage of Syracuse football, follow us on Twitter (@CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and like us on Facebook (Syracuse Football). Â
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