Fan Fest @ Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium August 26, 2006

MEMPHIS, TENN. - It's time for fans to mark their calendars for FanFest and the first opportunity for Tiger faithful to meet members of the 2006 University of Memphis Tiger football squad.

This year's event will be held at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 26, from 3-5 p.m. Coaches and players will join fans on the field for photos and autographs. In addition, members of the U of M spirit squad will attend and there will be inflatables and balloons for the youngest fans.

The Highland Hundred will also sponsor Tom II's 15th birthday party that day. Posters and schedule cards will be available, and Champion Awards will be on-hand again selling Tiger merchandise.

New this year, will be a contest to win a suite at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium for one of the Tiger games. Details on the contest will be available at FanFest.

Staff members with the Tiger Scholarship Fund will also be available to show fans which seats are still open for the upcoming season. Fans will be able to purchase seats and/or make donations to the scholarship fund that same day.

Selected concession stands will be open offering food and beverages.