Texas Tech University Athletics
A Techsan's Guide To The New Mexico Game
September 04, 2003 | Football
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Best Route To Travel To Campus
Fans planning to attend Saturday's game are advised to enter campus through the south-most entrances and avoid the areas directly around the stadium. Fans who have reserved parking passes issued by Texas Tech Athletics should follow the printed directions on the back of each parking pass.
Parking
Parking lots in and around Jones SBC Stadium are on a reserved basis only and you must have a parking pass issued by Texas Tech Athletics to park in those lots. Free parking will be available in the lots just west of the United Spirit Arena and Citibus will provide shuttle service to Jones SBC Stadium free of charge beginning three hours prior to kickoff. Parking lots located at businesses around the stadium are subject to the parking rules of each individual business. Dorm parking lots are not available as they are reserved on a 24-hour basis for the residents in each of the those buildings.
Ticket Sales and Will Call
Tickets still remain for Saturday's game against New Mexico and can be purchashed through the Texas Tech Athletic Ticket Office at (806)742-TECH or 1-888-GOBIG12. Fans who have requested their tickets be left for pickup at Will Call on Saturday need to be advised that Will Call will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. General Will Call is located in the Texas Tech Athletic Ticket Office (North End of Jones SBC Stadium). FANS ARE ADVISED TO PICK UP WILL CALL TICKETS EARLY AS LINES GET VERY LONG AS KICKOFF APPROACHES.
Will Call Gates
- General Will Call is located at the ticket office (North end of Jones Stadium)
- Media Will Call is located at Gate 1
- New Mexico Will Call is located at Gate 3B
- Texas Tech Will Call (sports other than FB) is located at Gate 4C
- Texas Tech FB Squad Will Call is located at Gate 4D
- High school coaches pass gate is located at Gate 2
Gates To Jones SBC Stadium Open At 4:30 p.m.
All gates to Jones SBC Stadium will open at 4:30 p.m. The student gate will not open early this season.
Jones SBC Stadium Security
Security at Jones SBC Stadium has been increased for the 2003 season to make Red Raider football games a safe and enjoyable experience. The following is a list of guidelines to remember on gameday.
- No video cameras, long lens still cameras, electronic equipment cases, backpacks, knapsacks, large bags, banners, fireworks, umbrellas, strollers, tripods, camera cases, alcoholic beverages, coolers, cans, bottles, wineskins, or foodstuffs may be carried into the stadium. Small American flags may be brought into the stadium only if they are NOT on a pole or small stick handle.
- All containers, including handbags and binocular cases, are subject to visual inspection. Patrons who refuse to allow visual inspection of contents will be denied entry to the stadium.
- Policy for stadium passouts remains the same, but patrons may not carry items into the stands upon reentry.
- Smoking is prohibited within the stadium. Those patrons wishing to smoke must exit the stadium through one of the main gates and receive a handstamp for reentry.
- Fans are reminded that only persons with an issued credential are permitted on the playing field. Violoators will be escorted from the stadium and will not be allowed to return.
Red Raiders On The Air
Fans who plan on tailgating on Saturday afternoon can tune in their portable radios to the All Sports Radio Network on KKAM 1340 or FM 94.5. Countdown To Kickoff, hosted by Jack Dale will begin at 4 p.m. on KKAM and will lead up to the network pregame show that starts at 5:15 p.m.. Following the All-Sports Radio Network coverage of the game, Red Raider Rewind will begin (approx. 10 p.m.) on KKAM. Red Raider Rewind is hosted by Jim G.
There will be no televison for saturday's game. Live game audio can be accessed through www.texastech.com.
PREGAME ACTIVITIES
THURSDAY
Midnight Raiders
Join members of the Saddle Tramps in one of Texas Tech's oldest traditions, the wrapping of the Will Rogers statue. Midnight Raiders begins at 7 p.m. each Thursday night prior to home football games. Members of the Saddle Tramps wrap the statue with red crepe paper so that it is completely red for the final day of classes and for gameday. Once the statue is wrapped, the traditional bell circle is formed and all fans in attendance are able to participate. The Saddle Tramps along with other Tech students then tie red and black crepe paper all throughout campus to complete the event. The Will Rogers Statue is located next to Memorial Circle in the heart of the Texas Tech campus.
SATURDAY
Texas Tech Alumni Association - Frazier Alumni Pavilion Pre-Game Reception The Texas Tech Alumni Association will hold a pregame reception at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion (located across from Gate 1 of Jones SBC Stadium) beginning at 3 p.m. and will last until kickoff. Alumni Association members are free while guests are $5.
The Merket Alumni Center, located at the corner of University and 19th St., will open at 9 a.m. and will close at 5 p.m. The Tech Traditions Gift Shop will also be open for business during those hours.
Stadium Club
The 2003 football season marks the grand opening of the new stadium club that is located in the newly constructed stadium club and suite complex. The stadium club is for Red Raider Club members who have purchased club seats and or luxury suites for the 2003 season. The club will open at 4:30 p.m.
Raider Alley
Raider Alley is located southwest of the Frazier Alumni Pavilion and features live entertainment, merchandise booths, food vendors, face painting, interactive games and much more. Raider Alley will open at 3 p.m. Bo Garza will provide the opening entertainment from 3 until 4:30 p.m. and Beto and the Fairlanes will perform from 4:20 until 6 p.m.
RaiderGate
RaiderGate is the official tailgate party for the Texas Tech student body. RaiderGate will be held in the R1 parking lot (15th and Detroit) and students must reserve spots in the SGA office prior to gameday. The entertainment at this week's Raidergate will be "The RaiderGate Showcase." RaiderGate opens four hours prior to kickoff.
Team Walk - "Red Raid"
Join Texas Tech Football in a new tradition that begins this season. The Red Raiders recently moved into a new football training complex that is located on the practice field at the southeast corner of the stadium The team will walk over to its gameday lockerroom in Jones SBC Stadium at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. Fans are encouraged to line the walkway between the ATC (The Bubble) and the Double T scoreboard at the south end of the stadium to cheer on the team as they make their way into Jones SBC.
Goin' Band From Raiderland - Stadium March
The Goin' Band From Raiderland will start its march to the stadium beginning at 5:15 p.m. The band will leave from the parking lot of the music building (located behind the Student Union) and will march down Boston Ave. before splitting into two bands at the ATC (Athletic Training Center). Fans are encouraged to line the streets of Boston Avenue for the parade beginning at 5 p.m.
Alumni Band Day
This weekend will be Alumni Band Day for former members of the Goin' Band. The Alumni Band will march over to the stadium with the Goin' Band and then perform at halftime of the game. For more information call 742-2270.
TEXAS TECH VS. NEW MEXICO, 6:00 p.m. KICKOFF
Pre-Game Entertainment/Special Presentations
The Texas Tech Athletics Department will make several pre-game presentations and The Goin' Band From Raiderland will kick-off the game with its traditional pre-game show.
Halftime
- The Goin' Band From Raiderland will perform its halftime show
