Texas Tech University Athletics
Important Fan Information For Saturday
October 29, 2008 | Football
Oct. 29, 2008
LUBBOCK, Texas - In an effort to provide the most detailed information for fans attending Saturday's events on the Texas Tech University campus, Texas Tech Athletics held a news conference today to outline specific information that will be beneficial on Saturday.
For the most current information on Saturday's events, please go to "Gameday Central" located at www.texastech.com.
ESPN COLLEGE GAMEDAY - BUILT BY THE HOME DEPOT
Hosts: Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard
Location - Engineering Key (north of Memorial Circle)
Times: Friday; SportsCenter tapings between 3:45-5 p.m.
Saturday; Staging area will open to the fans at 7 a.m. (show begins at 9 a.m.)
ESPN College GameDay: 9-11 a.m.
ESPN COLLEGE GAMEDAY RADIO
Hosts: Ryen Russillo, Trevor Matich and Todd McShay
Location - South End of Jones AT&T Stadium between athletics offices and the ATC
ESPN College GameDay Radio - The show begins at 11 a.m. and concludes at 6 p.m. on Saturday
Fans can view the live radio show directly in front of the set beginning at 11 a.m.
TEXAS TECH vs. TEXAS - JONES AT&T STADIUM
Kickoff: 7 p.m. (CT)
Gates Open: All gates to Jones AT&T Stadium will open at 5 p.m. on Saturday
Tickets: Saturday's game is SOLD OUT. Will Call will open at 2 p.m.
Raider Alley: Opens at 4 p.m.
Television: ABC-HD (National) Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit and Lisa Salters
Radio: Texas Tech Sports Network, Westwood One
National Anthem: Performed by David Gaschen (Texas Tech alumni and current Broadway cast member of Phantom of the Opera)
Flyover: Four T-37 Tweets from the 89th Flying Training Squadron at Sheppard AFB.
All stadium regulations and security measures remain the same as in previous games.
Tailgating
Site setup may begin no earlier than 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Leave driving lanes open for traffic: do not tailgate or stand out into the driving lanes. Delineating perimeters ("staking ground") for tailgating sites is prohibited. Chaining and/or roping off of tailgating spaces, items, and/or equipment to reserve your space is prohibited. No drilling or staking into the parking surface, for example to anchor a tent.
In permitted areas, only one space is permitted per parking pass; parking passes must be visible at all times. All tailgating items should be kept within donor's assigned or allotted space. These items include cookers, vehicles, tents, lawn-chairs, coolers and overflow etc.
Reserved Lots
Many of the lots surrounding Jones AT&T Stadium are reserved for football permit holders beginning at 6:30AM on game days. Any vehicle parked in these reserved areas is subject to impoundment. Refer to the football game day parking map for a detailed list of reserved areas. For more information about obtaining a football permit, please contact the Red Raider Club. Limited disability parking is available in the lots immediately west and east of the stadium.
Park and Ride
Park and ride services are available from the commuter west lots (indicated in yellow on the map). Busses will be on hand to transport patrons from the parking area to Jones AT&T Stadium, and back to the lot again after the game. All other parking lots on campus are open for parking unless otherwise indicated. The cost of the shuttle service is $5 roundtrip.
Emergency Vehicle Access
Please be aware that northbound Akron Avenue, eastbound Flint Ave. and Main St. (between University and Akron Ave.) are fire lanes. Vehicles parked in these areas will be impounded. In order to maintain access for emergency vehicles and ensure the safety of our parking patrons and building occupants, it is imperative that fire lanes on campus be kept clear at all times. Thank you for your help as we work to maintain the safety of our campus.
