Saturday, August 18, 2012

FAU hosting Scrimmage and Fan Day on Saturday


Florida Atlantic University fans can get their first look at this year's Owls football team and meet new Head Coach Carl Pelini during the athletic department's special FanFest preseason celebration on Saturday, August 18, at FAU Stadium, 777 Glades Road, on the Boca Raton Campus. This free event begins at 2:30 p.m. with a scrimmage starting at 3 p.m.
 
Select-A-Seat festivities have members of the ticket sales staff assisting people in purchasing season tickets for the season.

Fans will also have an opportunity to get player autographs, while enjoying performances by the cheerleaders, dance team and band. ESPN760 is planning to broadcast the scrimmage. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase throughout the event.

The Owls will begin the 2012 season with a home matchup against Wagner College on Friday, August 31, at 8 p.m.