University of Memphis Athletics
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Ashley HomeStore and Donor George Johnson Ensure Saturday Sellout
Nov 01, 2019 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Ashley HomeStore and donor George Johnson have purchased the remaining tickets for Saturday's American Athletic Conference football game between #24/23 Memphis and #15/14 ranked SMU.
Courtesy of Ashley HomeStore, fans can pick up a limit of two free tickets starting at noon Friday at the Penny Hardaway Hall of Fame (570 Normal Street) until they run out (total of 1,000 available).
Courtesy of Johnson, University of Memphis faculty and staff will have access to complimentary tickets to Saturday's game. Details will be sent to the University community via email.
"This is such a special occasion for our city and the Memphis Tiger football team. We are thrilled to ensure we have a sellout on Saturday night as Memphis is showcased on national TV," said Executive Vice President of Marketing Todd Garten. "The Memphis community has been great to us and it's our pleasure to provide the opportunity for fans to experience this historic night."
"What a generous thing our outstanding partners at Ashley HomeStore and our friend George Johnson have done for the Tigers," said Director of Athletics Laird Veatch. "The national attention on Coach Norvell's team is unprecedented and gives us the ability to take this program to new heights. We are excited about this opportunity and grateful to Mr. Johnson and Ashley Homestore for their support."
Kickoff for the nationally-televised Saturday Night Football game on ABC will be 6:30 p.m. (CT). With the number of expected Tiger fans in the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium area, fans are encouraged to make their way to the stadium early from the downtown festivities at ESPN's College Football Game Day show in time for the parking lots opening at noon. Information on ESPN's College GameDay stop in Memphis can be found at www.GoTigersGo.com/CollegeGameDay.
Gates at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will open at 5 p.m. Fans are reminded that Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium is a clear bag stadium. For information on the stadium's clear bag policies, click HERE. A complete timeline of events at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium can be found HERE.
Courtesy of Ashley HomeStore, fans can pick up a limit of two free tickets starting at noon Friday at the Penny Hardaway Hall of Fame (570 Normal Street) until they run out (total of 1,000 available).
Courtesy of Johnson, University of Memphis faculty and staff will have access to complimentary tickets to Saturday's game. Details will be sent to the University community via email.
"This is such a special occasion for our city and the Memphis Tiger football team. We are thrilled to ensure we have a sellout on Saturday night as Memphis is showcased on national TV," said Executive Vice President of Marketing Todd Garten. "The Memphis community has been great to us and it's our pleasure to provide the opportunity for fans to experience this historic night."
"What a generous thing our outstanding partners at Ashley HomeStore and our friend George Johnson have done for the Tigers," said Director of Athletics Laird Veatch. "The national attention on Coach Norvell's team is unprecedented and gives us the ability to take this program to new heights. We are excited about this opportunity and grateful to Mr. Johnson and Ashley Homestore for their support."
Kickoff for the nationally-televised Saturday Night Football game on ABC will be 6:30 p.m. (CT). With the number of expected Tiger fans in the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium area, fans are encouraged to make their way to the stadium early from the downtown festivities at ESPN's College Football Game Day show in time for the parking lots opening at noon. Information on ESPN's College GameDay stop in Memphis can be found at www.GoTigersGo.com/CollegeGameDay.
Gates at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will open at 5 p.m. Fans are reminded that Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium is a clear bag stadium. For information on the stadium's clear bag policies, click HERE. A complete timeline of events at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium can be found HERE.
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