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Fresno State Football: Guide to Game Day
11/21/2017 5:00:00 PM | Football
Your guide to the show within the game when the 'Dogs host Boise State
FRESNO, Calif. – The regular season finale for the Fresno State football team is this Saturday. Along with being a critical game within the field of play against Boise State, as the 'Dogs take aim to earn the right to host the Mountain West Championship game on Dec. 2, much will surround Saturday's contest to make an enjoyable fan experience.
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At the each entrance to Bulldog Stadium bins will be set up for toy donations to help the less fortunate over the holiday season. Fresno State Athletics and the Red Wave have been partnering up through football and other various sports for over 20 years helping the needy children of our community celebrate the holidays with their families and gifts. For more information on Toys for Tots, click HERE.Â
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Pregame: 144th Fighter Wing (approx. 12:16 p.m.)
Two F-15C Eagles will fly over Bulldog Stadium at the conclusion of the national anthem. Each F-15 will be piloted by Fresno State alum in Lieutenant Colonel Rob "Tigger" Swertfager (lead pilot) and First Lieutenant Skylar "Voodoo" Bautista (wingman). The pilots, their families, and others who helped make the flyover possible will be introduced to the Red Wave during the third quarter with an on-field recognition during a timeout.Â
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About:
The 144th Fighter Wing has been a pillar of the Fresno community since 1951. Flying aircraft such as the P-51, F-86, F-102, F-4, F-16 and now the mighty F-15 Eagle since 2013. The 144th Fighter Wing protects the airspace and infrastructure of California, Las Vegas, and the southern border. Over 1,100 citizen airman work at the 144th Fighter Wing, bringing professionalism and integrity to local employers for almost 70 years. For more information on the 144th Fighter Wing, click HERE.
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Pregame: Senior Day (approx. 12:20 p.m.)
Prior to the start of Saturday's game the Fresno State football team will honor a 15-member senior class (Fresno State will also honor its students that have helped support the football program along with way during the game).
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• #8 Da'Mari Scott
• #17 Johnny Johnson, Jr.
• #18 Jackson Finch
• #25 Austin Harper
• #32 Robert Stanley
• #36 Jimmy Camacho
• #40 Justin Green
• #44 Stephen Van Hook
• #48 Kody Kroening
• #56 Tobenna Okeke
• #74 Ryan Popolizio
• #77 Aaron Mitchell (Captain)
• 78 David Patterson:
• #91 Nathan Madsen
• #97 Malik Forrester (Captain)
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In-game: Paul Schecter's recognition for years of service to Fresno State
(between first and second quarters).
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Paul Schecter, who will be in attendance, served as the head athletics trainer for 27 years at Fresno State from 1974-2000. An invaluable member of the athletics department, his contributions also included spearheading fundraising efforts for new facilities. During his career, he was also the head athletic trainer at three Olympic Trials and the athletics trainer for the United States track and field team at the Military World Games. Paul was selected to the NATA District 8 Hall of Fame in 2001 and was a 2016 inductee into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Halftime: Bulldog Blitz
The Fresno State skydiving team, the Bulldog Blitz, will delay their pregame jump for a special half time jump on Saturday. It will happen at the conclusion of the band's performance.
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Two of the team members, Sarah Gilbert and Brandy Robertson, are both Fresno natives and Fresno State graduates, while team captain, Amy Anderson, is from up the road in Chowchilla. In all, their fall takes roughly four minutes, from jump to landing in Bulldog Stadium.
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Black Friday
To kick off the shopping season early, Fresno State invites the Red Wave to take part in an early Black Friday sale. Until the end of the day on Nov. 24, tickets prices have been reduced for the Bulldogs' bout with Boise State.
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The "Eat. Shop. Football." SALEÂ is as follows:
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• Endzone Bench - $32.00....Now $19.00.
• Public Bench - $37.00….Now $26.00.
• BDF Bench - $47.00….Now $33.00.
• Premium Bench - $60.00….Now $48.00.
• Red Seats - $70.00….Now $56.00.
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$10 Student tickets!
Student ticket prices have been slashed. Students can purchase tickets for $10 and are also able to purchase up to four guest tickets for $10 each.
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How to Buy
In Person: the main ticket office is located on the northeast corner of the Save Mart Center and is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call: 559-278-3647
Online: Link
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Holiday Ticket Office Hours
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Bulldog Stadium satellite ticket office opens at 8 a.m. on game day.
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What else to know…
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Parking
Parking lots open four hours prior to kickoff (8:30 a.m.). Parking permit machines are not active on game days, game day parking passes are available for sale starting four hours prior in the green lots.
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A limited number of ADA spaces are available on a first-come first-serve basis in the red, white and blue lots beginning four hours prior to game time. A state approved parking permit with a matching disabled driver's license must be presented along with the $10 parking fee for admittance.
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4 hours to kickoff – Parking Lots Open/Toyota Drive Opens
1.5 hours to kickoff – Stadium Gates Open
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Tailgating
The University welcomes responsible tailgating as a part of the pageantry and culture of college sports.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lots open four hours prior to kick off.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Vehicles may remain in the lots up to two hours following the game.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Alcohol cannot be consumed in the green parking lots.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Glass containers and charcoal fires are prohibited.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fresno State is a tobacco free campus, tobacco products are prohibited.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tailgaters are responsible for cleaning up all trash within their tailgating area.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Stakes are not allowed to be used for securing tents. Weights or water barrels can be used.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Alcohol may not be sold in any manner.
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Entry
There are seven entry points around Bulldog Stadium.
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All bags and persons entering the stadium are subject to search. A list of prohibited items can be found at the gate.
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There are no in-and-out privileges at Bulldog Stadium. Persons leaving the stadium will not be re-admitted. Alcohol is not permitted to leave the stadium.
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The student entrance is located in the southeast corner of the stadium. All students must have a valid ID.
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Water
Unopened plastic bottles of water smaller than one liter will be allowed in the stadium.
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"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160
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Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateFB
Instagram: Fresno_State_Football
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat: FSAthletics
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U.S. Marines Fresno County Toys for Tots
At the each entrance to Bulldog Stadium bins will be set up for toy donations to help the less fortunate over the holiday season. Fresno State Athletics and the Red Wave have been partnering up through football and other various sports for over 20 years helping the needy children of our community celebrate the holidays with their families and gifts. For more information on Toys for Tots, click HERE.Â
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Pregame: 144th Fighter Wing (approx. 12:16 p.m.)
Two F-15C Eagles will fly over Bulldog Stadium at the conclusion of the national anthem. Each F-15 will be piloted by Fresno State alum in Lieutenant Colonel Rob "Tigger" Swertfager (lead pilot) and First Lieutenant Skylar "Voodoo" Bautista (wingman). The pilots, their families, and others who helped make the flyover possible will be introduced to the Red Wave during the third quarter with an on-field recognition during a timeout.Â
Â
About:
The 144th Fighter Wing has been a pillar of the Fresno community since 1951. Flying aircraft such as the P-51, F-86, F-102, F-4, F-16 and now the mighty F-15 Eagle since 2013. The 144th Fighter Wing protects the airspace and infrastructure of California, Las Vegas, and the southern border. Over 1,100 citizen airman work at the 144th Fighter Wing, bringing professionalism and integrity to local employers for almost 70 years. For more information on the 144th Fighter Wing, click HERE.
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Pregame: Senior Day (approx. 12:20 p.m.)
Prior to the start of Saturday's game the Fresno State football team will honor a 15-member senior class (Fresno State will also honor its students that have helped support the football program along with way during the game).
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• #8 Da'Mari Scott
• #17 Johnny Johnson, Jr.
• #18 Jackson Finch
• #25 Austin Harper
• #32 Robert Stanley
• #36 Jimmy Camacho
• #40 Justin Green
• #44 Stephen Van Hook
• #48 Kody Kroening
• #56 Tobenna Okeke
• #74 Ryan Popolizio
• #77 Aaron Mitchell (Captain)
• 78 David Patterson:
• #91 Nathan Madsen
• #97 Malik Forrester (Captain)
Â
In-game: Paul Schecter's recognition for years of service to Fresno State
(between first and second quarters).
Â
Paul Schecter, who will be in attendance, served as the head athletics trainer for 27 years at Fresno State from 1974-2000. An invaluable member of the athletics department, his contributions also included spearheading fundraising efforts for new facilities. During his career, he was also the head athletic trainer at three Olympic Trials and the athletics trainer for the United States track and field team at the Military World Games. Paul was selected to the NATA District 8 Hall of Fame in 2001 and was a 2016 inductee into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Halftime: Bulldog Blitz
The Fresno State skydiving team, the Bulldog Blitz, will delay their pregame jump for a special half time jump on Saturday. It will happen at the conclusion of the band's performance.
Â
Two of the team members, Sarah Gilbert and Brandy Robertson, are both Fresno natives and Fresno State graduates, while team captain, Amy Anderson, is from up the road in Chowchilla. In all, their fall takes roughly four minutes, from jump to landing in Bulldog Stadium.
Â
Black Friday
To kick off the shopping season early, Fresno State invites the Red Wave to take part in an early Black Friday sale. Until the end of the day on Nov. 24, tickets prices have been reduced for the Bulldogs' bout with Boise State.
Â
The "Eat. Shop. Football." SALEÂ is as follows:
Â
• Endzone Bench - $32.00....Now $19.00.
• Public Bench - $37.00….Now $26.00.
• BDF Bench - $47.00….Now $33.00.
• Premium Bench - $60.00….Now $48.00.
• Red Seats - $70.00….Now $56.00.
Â
$10 Student tickets!
Student ticket prices have been slashed. Students can purchase tickets for $10 and are also able to purchase up to four guest tickets for $10 each.
Â
How to Buy
In Person: the main ticket office is located on the northeast corner of the Save Mart Center and is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call: 559-278-3647
Online: Link
Â
Holiday Ticket Office Hours
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Bulldog Stadium satellite ticket office opens at 8 a.m. on game day.
Â
What else to know…
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Parking
Parking lots open four hours prior to kickoff (8:30 a.m.). Parking permit machines are not active on game days, game day parking passes are available for sale starting four hours prior in the green lots.
Â
A limited number of ADA spaces are available on a first-come first-serve basis in the red, white and blue lots beginning four hours prior to game time. A state approved parking permit with a matching disabled driver's license must be presented along with the $10 parking fee for admittance.
Â
4 hours to kickoff – Parking Lots Open/Toyota Drive Opens
1.5 hours to kickoff – Stadium Gates Open
Â
Tailgating
The University welcomes responsible tailgating as a part of the pageantry and culture of college sports.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lots open four hours prior to kick off.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Vehicles may remain in the lots up to two hours following the game.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Alcohol cannot be consumed in the green parking lots.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Glass containers and charcoal fires are prohibited.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fresno State is a tobacco free campus, tobacco products are prohibited.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tailgaters are responsible for cleaning up all trash within their tailgating area.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Stakes are not allowed to be used for securing tents. Weights or water barrels can be used.
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Alcohol may not be sold in any manner.
Â
Entry
There are seven entry points around Bulldog Stadium.
Â
All bags and persons entering the stadium are subject to search. A list of prohibited items can be found at the gate.
Â
There are no in-and-out privileges at Bulldog Stadium. Persons leaving the stadium will not be re-admitted. Alcohol is not permitted to leave the stadium.
Â
The student entrance is located in the southeast corner of the stadium. All students must have a valid ID.
Â
Water
Unopened plastic bottles of water smaller than one liter will be allowed in the stadium.
Â
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160
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Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateFB
Instagram: Fresno_State_Football
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat: FSAthletics
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