Northwestern University Athletics
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: Week of Oct. 18
10/18/2010 12:00:00 AM | General
Oct. 18, 2010
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Check out all of the exciting promotions, events and giveaways available at Northwestern's home sporting events during the week of Oct. 18!
FOOTBALL
Saturday, October 23 vs. Michigan State • 11 a.m.
• Homecoming: The annual fall tradition of Homecoming returns to Ryan Field once again when the 'Cats host Michigan State. Fans are invited back to Northwestern to see the naming of the homecoming court as well as the crowning of the 2010 Homecoming King and Queen.
• On Saturday, Northwestern will be honoring legendary coach Ara Parseghian, who guided the Wildcats from 1956-63. During his tenure, Parseghian's teams defeated seven top-20 opponents. Perseghian also had the Wildcats ranked in five of his last six years, including a No. 1 ranking in 1962.
• Northwestern head men's basketball coach Bill Carmody and the rest of his coaching staff will take part in the Chipotle Challenge, which pits the coaches against fans in a game of bags. The Challenge will take place during halftime on the Walker Terrace located behind the north end zone.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Thursday, October 21 vs. Iowa • 7 p.m.
• Girls on the Run Night: Participants from GOTR Chicago are invited to join the 'Cats at Lakeside Field at join the team on the field for starting lineups and the National Anthem.
• All undergraduate and graduate students at Northwestern are invited out to be recognized at this home contest. Admission for all fans is free and families are welcome.
VOLLEYBALL
Friday, October 22 vs. Ohio State •7 p.m.
• Dinner On the 'Cats presented by Vienna Beef and Sodexho: Fans who enter Welsh-Ryan Arena within 20 minutes after the doors open (6 p.m.) will receive a coupon for a free hot dog at the concession stand! Each fan that redeems their coupon will also be entered to win a Vienna Beef prize pack at each match! So get to the match early, watch the 'Cats get ready for the match and enjoy Dinner on the 'Cats!
• Facebook promotion: The first 100 fans that download a coupon off of the NU Volleyball Facebook page will get a free mini volleyball autographed by an NU Volleyball player.
Saturday, October 23 vs. Penn State • 7 p.m. (HOMECOMING)
• Alumni Night: Northwestern Volleyball alumni will be honored for their contributions to the program prior to the match.
• Team Night: All area club and school volleyball teams are encouraged to take advantage of group rate tickets and come experience Division I volleyball at Welsh-Ryan Arena! Teams will receive recognition on the scoreboard and by the PA announcer during the match.
• Dinner On the 'Cats presented by Vienna Beef and Sodexho: Fans who enter Welsh-Ryan Arena within 20 minutes after the doors open (6 p.m.) will receive a coupon for a free hot dog at the concession stand! Each fan that redeems their coupon will also be entered to win a Vienna Beef prize pack at each match! So get to the match early, watch the 'Cats get ready for the match and enjoy Dinner on the 'Cats!
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