Around the Water Bowl -- Terrier Talk -- September 1, 2010

The marketing and promotions newsletter of Wofford College Athletics

NUMBER OF THE WEEK:  10
See below for details.

WOFFORD FOOTBALL GAMEDAY:  GAME 1 at Ohio
A new feature to this newsletter for the remainder of football season is our "Football Gameday" website which is linked at the icon shown here.  Inside you will find all the information you need to enjoy this week's football game, ticket information and information all the other sports taking part in home athletic events this week.


COUNTDOWN TO KICK-OFF:  Wofford cheerleaders to visit 8 Spartanburg locations Thurday
As you head for lunch tomorrow, you might run into the Wofford cheerleaders or Boss the Terrier around town!  On Thursday, September 2 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm the Wofford cheerleaders will be at eight locations around Spartanburg passing out Wofford schedule cards and special football ticket coupons to patrons!

Join the cheerleaders at Wade's, The Beacon, Wild Wing Cafe, Firehouse Subs (Westside and Boiling Springs) and Chick-Fil-A (Westside, Hillcrest and Boiling Springs).  Boss the Terrier will make a surprise appearance at one to two locations during this time frame.


NEW RADIO SHOW DEBUTS:  Inside Wofford Football show makes major changes for 2010
The weekly football coaches show has moved dates, locations, formats and media outlets for 2010!  Now you can join head coach Mike Ayers and other football assistant coaches for a special 30-minute radio show at the Wild Wing Cafe in downtown Spartanburg. Hosted by the "Voice of the Terriers" Mark Hauser, this new radio show will review the previous week's contest, look ahead to the next opponent and take questions e-mailed in from you the fans!  Send your questions for the coach to athletics@wofford.edu.  Inside Wofford Football will debut Tuesday, September 7 at 6:25 pm - Wild Wing Cafe (Morgan Square, Spartanburg) on ESPN 1400/97.1 in Spartanburg, ESPN 1440 in Greenville and online at espnspartanburg.com. The show will move to its regular time of Mondays at 6:25 pm beginning September 13.



TERRIERVISION: New Video Services Department gives fans more access than ever!
Over the last several weeks, some fans have noticed a major increase in the number of video packages loaded to the Wofford Athletics YouTube Channel.  This free content is part of a whole new look for "TerrierVision" - the new Wofford Video Services Department.   Fans will have access now to FREE content from TerrierVision by clicking on the YouTube icon at woffordterriers.com.  TerrierVision will also provide LIVE STREAMING via its pay-per-view All Access channel which can also be found at woffordterriers.com.  There is much more to come from TerrierVision this year so stay tuned.


FOOTBALL: Season and Group Ticket packages on-sale!
The clock is ticking toward the opening of another Wofford football campaign and season and group ticket packages are on-sale now! Fans can access the 2010 Wofford Football Fan Guide by clicking here (PDF file), or clicking on the links available on the football, tickets and sports marketing pages at woffordterriers.com.

An array of group ticket packages and plans are also available for churches, civic groups and corporations. For details click this link.

The Terriers will welcome five opponents to Gibbs Stadium this fall:

Sept. 18 vs. Union (Ky.) (7:00)   - 10th annual Black & Gold Bowl - Youth Football Night
Oct. 2    vs. Furman (1:30)         - Church Youth Group Day
Oct. 16  vs. W. Carolina (1:30)   - Family Weekend
Oct. 30  vs. The Citadel (1:30)    - Homecoming
Nov. 20  vs. Chattanooga (1:30) - Senior Day, UCA Cheer Clinic
(All promotions subject to change.)

Season ticket prices remain unchanged from last year at $100 per seat. This continues to be one of college football's best values.  Season ticket holders will have priority to purchase their seats from last year through July 30 at which point all remaining seats are available to the general public.

Call the Wofford Athletic Ticket Office for more information or to order season tickets at (864) 597-4090. For fans looking to add their name to the football or basketball ticket information mailing list, click here.

FOOTBALL PROMO PREVIEW: Youth Football Night at Wofford set for September 18
For the tenth consecutive year, Wofford will host a special football game for area youth. The "Black & Gold Bowl" - Youth Football Night at Wofford presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors is set for Saturday, September 18.  Kick-off for the Terriers home opener is at 7:00 pm. 

As part of the Black & Gold Bowl, all youth football organizations in Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, Greenville, Polk (NC) and Rutherford (NC) are eligible to recieve a free ticket for every player, coach, team mom and cheerleader in the league.  Players who do not get a free ticket in advance, will still have the opportunity for free admission by wearing their jersey or uniform to the game. League directors and coaches have been contacted by Wofford Sports Marketing this summer. Please call (864) 597-4110 for more information.

As special treat for the football game, Aramark has made a limited menu available at the concession stands for children age 12 and under call "Kid-cessions."  Children age 12 and under will be able to purchase fountain drinks, hot dogs, candy and popcorn for just $1.00 per item as part of the special "Kid-cession" menu.

Click here to download a promotional flyer for Youth Football Night.



CROSS COUNTRY:  Terriers open season in Eye Opener meet in Spartanburg
The Wofford men's and women's cross country teams will get the 2010 season going on Saturday morning as they participate in the Eye Opener Invitational at Milliken Research Park in Spartanburg.  The women's collegiate 5K is at 8:00am with the men's collegiate 8K at 8:30 am.



WOMEN'S SOCCER: Terriers host USC Upstate Sunday afternoon
The Wofford women's soccer team will host USC Upstate at Snyder Field on Sunday, September 5. Kick-off is set for 2:00 pm and admission is free. 

The women's soccer program will participate in the "Youth Soccer Weekend at Wofford" presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors on Sunday, September 19 at they host in-town foe Converse at 2:00 pm. The Terriers will team up with US Youth Soccer to promote September as Youth Soccer Month in America.  Get your youth soccer club involved with the Terriers this season by calling (864) 597-4110.

COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY:  Terrier Tales Reading Program returns
The Wofford College athletic department and Spartanburg County Public Libraries have teamed up for the 5th straight year to bring children around Spartanburg a special incentive-based reading program - "Terrier Tales."  

Open to children age Pre-K through 8th grades in Spartanburg County, the program is designed to reward children for reading for enjoyment during the school year.  Children who complete the program receive a free ticket to any home Wofford football game and all men's and women's home basketball games through December 31, 2010 (based on ticket availability).   

A special promotional poster has been distributed to every elementary and middle school (public and private) in Spartanburg County and over 5,000 bookmarks are available at all 10 SCPL locations.   

To participate, children pick up a Terrier Tales bookmark at any of the ten SCPL locations.  Upon completing five books and writing the titles on the lines provided, the child returns to the branch to have the bookmark validated by a librarian.  

The validated bookmark becomes a free ticket to any home Wofford football or men's or women's basketball game between September 1 and December 31, 2010.  Parents who accompany their child to a Wofford game also receive a special ticket discount.  See the link below to view a Terrier Tales bookmark.

Thanks to the Spartanburg County Public Libraries and all seven school districts in Spartanburg County for their support of the Terrier Tales Reading Program.

For more information, please contact Wofford Sports Marketing at 864-597-4090. CLICK HERE to view the 2010 Terrier Tales Bookmark.NUMBER OF THE WEEK:  10
Wofford Sports Marketing has debuted another new feature for this season that many fans have already started to notice - collectable football schedule cards.  These new pocket schedules feature 10 different Terrier players on the front and the 2010 schedule on the back.  The players featured are Mitch Allen, Clark Bishop, Pat Illig, Kendall Bratcher, Ben Wilmoth, Mike Niam, Tommy Irvin, Eric Breitenstein, Keaton Thompson and Mike Rucker.  The player cards are spread out all over Spartanburg and the surrounding areas at over 100 locations. See if you can collect all 10!

CONTACT WOFFORD ATHLETICS
(864) 597-4090 – Athletic Ticket Office
(864) 597-4496 - Terrier Club
(864) 597-4110 - Asst. Athletic Director/Marketing & Promotions, Lenny Mathis
(864) 597-4023 - Marketing & Promotions Assistant, Gregor Walz
(864) 597-4188 - IMG College/Wofford Account Executive, Graham Gooley

WOFFORD SPORTS NETWORK: ESPN 1400 & 97.1 FM in Spartanburg, ESPN 1440 in Greenville and www.espnspartanburg.com provide live streaming audio online for live coverage of football games and Inside Wofford Football Coaches Show on Mondays at 6:25 pm (Debuts TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7)

WOFFORD ATHLETIC WEBSITE: www.woffordterriers.com

TWITTER: Search "WoffordTerriers"; FACEBOOK: Become a fan of the "Wofford Terriers" page.

WOFFORD FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE: CLICK HERE

WANT SEASON TICKET INFO? CLICK HERE

This is edition number 274 of “Around the Water Bowl – Terrier Talk” since August 27, 2003.  This newsletter is a service of Wofford Sports Marketing. For questions or more information, call (864) 597-4110 or send an e-mail to mathisld@wofford.edu.