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Hear from Pat Fitzgerald at NGN Luncheons on the Friday before NU faces Syracuse, Ohio State and Michigan this season!

NGN Friday Luncheons Are Back in 2013!

8/12/2013 12:00:00 AM | Football

Aug. 12, 2013

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EVANSTON, Ill. -- A favorite tradition of Northwestern Football fans returns for the 2013 season with the Northwestern Gridiron Network (NGN) set to host three exciting NGN Luncheons during the upcoming campaign. Held on Friday afternoons before select Wildcats home games, NGN Luncheons bring together Northwestern fans along with head coach Pat Fitzgerald, NU players and guest emcees to celebrate Chicago's Big Ten Team.

The first NGN Luncheon of the year is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 6, at Harry Caray's Restaurant in Chicago (33 W. Kinzie), with Fitzgerald and members of the Wildcats previewing the next day's home-opener vs. Syracuse.

All NGN Luncheons begin at 11:30 a.m. with check-in and a cash bar, with lunch served at noon followed by that day's program. The dates and locations for this year's NGN Luncheons are as follows:

Friday, Sept. 6 (Harry Caray's Chicago)

Friday, Oct. 4 -- Homecoming (Hilton Orrington Hotel, 1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston)

Friday, Nov. 15 (Harry Caray's Chicago)

Admission to the luncheon is $35 per person per event. Space is limited so download the registration form (PDF) at the top of this page and return with payment (checks payable to Northwestern University) to:

NGN Luncheons
1501 Central St.
Evanston, IL 60208

Visit NUsports.com/NGN for a list of all of NGN's great year-round program and the benefits of membership. And remember, season and group tickets for the 2013 season are still available online and by calling 888-GO-PURPLE.

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