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August 11, 2007

Fan Fest Returns

Filed under: Athletic Department,Fans,Football — Dennis @ 4:31 pm

Last year I didn’t go to football Fan Fest, but this year I’m pretty sure I’ll be there. This year it’s on a Thursday — was it on a weeknight last year or is this new? Doesn’t it seem like a better idea to have this on a weekend?

2007 Pitt Football Fan Fest is set for Thursday, August 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Heniz Field. Admission is free and open to all fans. 2007 Fan Fest will again offer fans the opportunity to get team autographs and get their first look at the 2007 Pitt football team.

Fan Fest will not only include the opportunity to get autographs but also the chance to purchase season tickets and official Pitt merchandise. Outside Heinz Field, families can enjoy games and activities while kids test their skills in the Jr. Panthers Training Camp. Also, on Art Rooney Ave and into the Gate A plaza fans can watch the one-hour Savran on SportsBeat telecast and see the Bendel and Benz live radio broadcast from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

I’m definitely most interested in the open practice.

They’re also giving every incentive to have you donate blood. If you do give blood, you’ll get a tour of the Pitt locker room, tickets to the Grambling State game, and a chance to win a few other things.





I flew out last summer to PITTsburgh for a long weekend visit, etc. Went to FanFest–a nice, lively afternoon and evening. Didn’t have a huge crowd, but still an enjoyable way to spend a few hours, and see the PITT team in a intrasquad match, up close (as opposed to watching via ‘net or TV a few thousand miles away).

I’d recommend going, and if you have youngsters, they’d enjoy it. My son enjoyed it–though he was a senior in college, and playing collegiate soccer (by good fortune he missed only one practice). He got a chance to chat with Aaron Gray and a few other hoopsters who also attended.

Enjoy the event!

Hail to PITT!
-al-

Comment by al 08.11.07 @ 7:09 pm

Free tickets to the Grambling game is a good way to fill up some seats. My wife works for The Red Cross and all I get is cookies and juice!.

Comment by Panthoor 08.11.07 @ 7:53 pm

As long as I remember, the FanFest has always been on that particular Thursday night a couple weeks prior to the first game. I think it’s a good day. Close to the weekend but not a direct challenge to other activities that might be going on for people on Friday or Saturday nights (or a Stiller preseason game, also).

I’ve always appreciated the event. Good chance to get the juices flowing prior to the season, etc. The last couple years, I’ve brought my 6 year old daughter to see the cheerleaders, band, etc., and begin the Pitt brainwashing process.

If you’re greatly anticipating the ‘practice’, it’s kind of a fraud, though. The players just kinda mull around on the field and run some token plays. A couple years, if it rained, they wouldn’t even have the practice.

Comment by geeman2001 08.11.07 @ 10:19 pm

Geeman, I wonder if the ‘practice’ at FanFest is like that because if they went full out it would count against the NCAA sanctioned limit on number of practices you can hold before the first game?

Comment by Reed 08.12.07 @ 7:33 am

That could be. To be honest, I never go into the FF expecting a full-fledged practice anyway. It’s a chance to go down to the stadium, meet up with buddies, see some new gear, hear the band, etc. Whether it’s regulations or just no interest in showing anything specific in a public forum, it’s just cool to see Pitt football players out on the field.

Comment by geeman2001 08.12.07 @ 11:14 am

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