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Football season ticket sales set record
The season opener against Lehigh University is just weeks away at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10. “We are pleased and excited that interest in Delaware football has grown to a record level,” Edgar Johnson, director of intercollegiate athletics, said. “We also are very gratified with the superb support and confidence in our program that these record-level ticket sales represent.” During the past two seasons, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have racked up a 24-4 record, complete with an NCAA I-AA national championship, two Atlantic 10 first-place finishes, as well as the 2003 ECAC Team of the Year and the Lambert Cup. This year the Hens, who are preseason picks to finish second in the Atlantic 10 South Division, play seven home games. Besides Lehigh, opponents on Tubby Raymond Field will include West Chester, Holy Cross, Hofstra, Richmond, James Madison and Massachusetts. The Hens return a strong nucleus from the 2004 Atlantic 10 Conference co-champions, including a large contingent of skilled offensive players led by senior quarterback Sonny Riccio, sophomore running back sensation Omar Cuff and senior wide receiver Brian Ingram. Tom Parks, consensus All-American senior defensive tackle and Buck Buchanan National Defensive Player of the Year candidate, recently was named to the Atlantic 10 Conference preseason team and will head the defense. Joining Parks are veteran linebacker John Mulhern and senior co-captain Roger Brown at cornerback. “It is apparent that our fans feel that Delaware football season tickets are a great sports and family outing value,” Johnson said. “We thank everyone for their continued support and are looking forward to an exciting season.” Season-ticket packages are available at the Delaware Field House season ticket office, or by calling (302) 831-2257. Season-ticket packages range from $84-$175. UD employees can pay through payroll deduction. Season-ticket packages offer several advantages:
Award-winning media guides, offering a wide variety of information on UD players, coaches and traditions, as well as facts on opposing coaches and schools, are available in the season ticket office in the Delaware Field House for $15. Single game tickets also are now available at the Bob Carpenter Sports/Convocation Center box office, which is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Single tickets also are available through Ticketmaster, by calling (302) 984-2000 or by ordering online at [www.ticketmaster.com]. A convenience charge may apply. Tickets cost $18 for general seating in the east and west stands, $13 in the north end zone and $6 for children 17 and under. Hen House An interactive area for kids at Delaware Stadium, the Hen House offers inflatable games, jugglers, arts and crafts and special visits by the UD cheerleaders and everyone’s favorite mascot, YoUDee. The Hen House opens two hours before kickoff and closes at game time. Nearby, designed for children, are cutouts of cheerleaders, YoUDee and a friend and Coach Keeler and a player. Kids can put their faces through the cutouts and have their photos taken. The Bird Feeder, also in this location, serves patrons over 24 inches and under 48 inches tall. The menu items are sized for the junior palate, and all prices are under $1 per item. Group ticket information Groups can enjoy Delaware football at a discounted rate. For groups of 20 or more, admission is $15 per ticket for grandstand seats and $10 per ticket in north end zone. Special hospitality opportunities also are available for groups. For more information about season tickets or group ticket packages, call (302) 831-2257. Article by Jerry Rhodes To learn how to subscribe to UDaily, click here. |
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