Post by Bornthrilla on Aug 13, 2007 15:15:17 GMT -5
Aggies set to hold two preseason events for the fans
GREENSBORO, August 13, 2007 – North Carolina A&T head football coach Lee Fobbs and his players are ready to face the local media and the Greensboro community as the 2007 season approaches. The Aggies will hold their annual Fan Fest/Media Day event on Saturday, August 18.
The preseason press conference starts at noon inside the Bryan Fitness and Wellness Center’s multipurpose room. While the press conference is being conducted on the inside, the N.C. A&T drumline, cheer squad and the Dudley cheer squad will perform inside the Aggie Stadium parking lot. Fans will get to meet the Aggie players at 1:30 p.m. Players will be available to interact with fans and sign autographs.
“We always look forward to greeting the community because they are the backbone of our program,’’ said Fobbs. “When you look up in the stands and see the support it means a lot to us as coaches, and it means the world to the players.”
The Aggies begin their season 6 p.m., Saturday, September 1 from Bowman Gray Stadium against Winston-Salem State. Their first home game is September 15 at 6 p.m., against Hampton on ESPNU. Before the start of the season, the Aggies have one more preseason event.
The AggieMania pep rally will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday, August 30 at 7 p.m. For more information call the sports information office at (336) 328-6719 or (336) 334-7141.
FAN FEST/MEDIA DAY SCHEDULE
11:30-12:00 – Team Picture
12:00-12:30 – Press Conference featuring Lee Fobbs and selected players
12:15-12:30 – N.C. A&T drumline
12:30-100 – One-on-one interviews with players
12:40-12:55 – N.C. A&T Cheer Squad
1:00-1:15 – Dudley Cheerleaders
1:30 – Meet and greet the players
GREENSBORO, August 13, 2007 – North Carolina A&T head football coach Lee Fobbs and his players are ready to face the local media and the Greensboro community as the 2007 season approaches. The Aggies will hold their annual Fan Fest/Media Day event on Saturday, August 18.
The preseason press conference starts at noon inside the Bryan Fitness and Wellness Center’s multipurpose room. While the press conference is being conducted on the inside, the N.C. A&T drumline, cheer squad and the Dudley cheer squad will perform inside the Aggie Stadium parking lot. Fans will get to meet the Aggie players at 1:30 p.m. Players will be available to interact with fans and sign autographs.
“We always look forward to greeting the community because they are the backbone of our program,’’ said Fobbs. “When you look up in the stands and see the support it means a lot to us as coaches, and it means the world to the players.”
The Aggies begin their season 6 p.m., Saturday, September 1 from Bowman Gray Stadium against Winston-Salem State. Their first home game is September 15 at 6 p.m., against Hampton on ESPNU. Before the start of the season, the Aggies have one more preseason event.
The AggieMania pep rally will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday, August 30 at 7 p.m. For more information call the sports information office at (336) 328-6719 or (336) 334-7141.
FAN FEST/MEDIA DAY SCHEDULE
11:30-12:00 – Team Picture
12:00-12:30 – Press Conference featuring Lee Fobbs and selected players
12:15-12:30 – N.C. A&T drumline
12:30-100 – One-on-one interviews with players
12:40-12:55 – N.C. A&T Cheer Squad
1:00-1:15 – Dudley Cheerleaders
1:30 – Meet and greet the players
