Northwestern University Athletics
Wildcat Tailgater
6/21/1999 12:00:00 AM | Football
September 4, 1998
Each Friday prior to a Wildcat home football game, NUSPORTS.COM will bring you up-to-date on what's going on as part of game day at Ryan Field. So, plan to come early and experience all of the fun and excitement of Wildcat football.
Tickets: Tickets are available. Call the Wildcat ticket office at (847) 491-CATS for information. The Ryan Field ticket windows open at 8 a.m. on Saturday.
Promotional Giveaway: The first 10,000 fans entering Ryan Field for Saturday's season opener vs. UNLV will receive a poster of Gary Barnett courtesy of adidas.
Champions Plaza: Newly installed for the 1998 season is the Champions Plaza, located just beyond the south end zone at Ryan Field. Be sure to check it out when you arrive this Saturday! For more information on the brick plaza, go into the marketplace section of NUSPORTS.COM and click on boosters.
WGN Fan Van: WGN radio will have its "Fan Van" in the Ryan Field parking lot prior to Saturday's game. Be sure to stop by and get all of the latest pregame information from Dave Eanet and Ted Albrecht. Saturday's halftime guest on WGN will be Northwestern head women's soccer coach Marcia McDermott, whose team opened their 1998 season on Friday afternoon at home vs. Marquette.
Parking: All of the lots surrounding Ryan Field are permit parking only. Plenty of free parking is conveniently located on the main NU campus. Shuttle buses begin running between the campus lots and Ryan Field at 7:30 a.m.
