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’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.
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-