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"Kickoff on the Quad" Opens 2003 Home Football Games

Big Al rides on the back of a scooter during Kickoff on the Quad

Three UA students at a Gameday booth during Kickoff on the Quad

Now in its sixth season, UA's "Kickoff on the Quad" will once again offer pre-game activities before each Tuscaloosa football game, beginning with the Crimson Tide vs. Oklahoma game on Sept. 6. Activities begin three hours before kick off (6:45 p.m. on ESPN for Oklahoma game).

"Kickoff" facts include:

The Sept. 6 game against Oklahoma is an ESPN TV and radio Game Day.
The Oklahoma game is also the NOKIA Sugar Bowl Tour day.
Activities begin three hours prior to kickoff at every Tuscaloosa home football game.
A variety of food vendors will offer goodies, including barbecue, peanut candies, traditional foods such as sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers and Cajun foods.
Coca-Cola will sponsor an Interactive game area with inflatable games such as: Goal Line Bungee, Field Goal Kick, and Quarterback Toss.
The Million Dollar Band will warm-up on the steps of Gorgas Library before the Elephant Stomp to stadium, which begins about an hour before the game.
Eli Gold and Kenny Stabler will be at the Crimson Tide Sports Network pre-game show site.
Fans can visit the Legends Autograph tent and the Alabama Team tents.
The Supe Store will be set up with Crimson Tide clothing and souvenirs for sale.

For more information, contact Todd Borst, assistant dean of students, at 348-7047.