Bowling Green State University Athletics
At the Game: Toledo
November 14, 2017 | Football
This will be the 82nd meeting in the all-time series between the Falcons and Rockets. Bowling Green holds a 39-38-4 advantage in the first 81 games but is seeking their first win over Toledo since a three-game winning streak from 2007 to 2009. The Falcons won 37-10 at home in 2007, 38-10 at Toledo in 2008, and 38-24 at home in 2009. Four of the last six games in the series have been decided by a touchdown or less, including last year's 42-35 game that was determined in the final minute of the contest.
Wednesday evening's game will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU with Kevin Negandhi and Rocky Boiman on the call. On the radio, the game can be heard via the Falcon Radio Network and online through the TuneIn app. For those planning to attend the game, please see the information below.
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Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. -- Stroh Center ticket windows open (until 5:00 p.m.)
10:00 a.m. – Falcon Team Store opens (inside Stroh Center, until 8:00 p.m.)
5:00 p.m. – Falcon Football Tailgate Park opens
5:00 p.m. – Ticket Windows at Doyt Perry Stadium Open
6:30 p.m. – All Gates Open at Doyt Perry Stadium
6:30 p.m. – Falcon Merchandise Tent (inside Gate 2) and merchandise kiosk (East concourse) open
7:00 p.m. – PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band (south end of Doyt Perry Stadium)
7:38 p.m. to 7:49 p.m. -- Falcon Marching Band plays on the field
7:48 p.m. – National Anthem
7:49 p.m. -- Senior Day Recognitions (on-field)
7:59 p.m. – Team Entrance
8:00 p.m. -- Coin toss with Honorary Captain Kory Lichtensteiger
8:02 p.m. – Kickoff of Toledo at Bowling Green
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NEW! BGSUÂ Emoji and Sticker Pack!
Earlier this month, BGSU Athletics announced the availability of a new Falcon-themed emoji and sticker pack, which is available through the Ree app. You can download Ree in the App Store and Google Play. Complete details are available HERE.
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Concessions:
Fans attending Saturday's game will be able to enjoy traditional concession favorites such as hot dogs, brats, burgers, soft pretzels, popcorn and others. New available items for 2017 include chicken caesar wraps, pretzel bites, and grilled chicken sandwiches. In addition, BGSU's new pizza sponsor, Jet's Pizza, will be available on the concourse. Fans can get We-Be-Ribs, which features rib tips, ribs, pulled pork and chicken, french fries, and steak fries topped with pulled pork or chicken, on the west side of the stadium. Poppin' George Kettle Corn will also be available.
Falcon Club Party Deck at the Sebo Center
All Falcon Club members who annually contribute at the $250 level or higher are welcome to enjoy the game from the Falcon Club Party Deck, located on the second floor of the Sebo Center on the north end of the stadium. The area will open at 7:00 p.m., one hour prior to kickoff, and eligible members can enter from the east side of the Sebo Center. Members will be checked in at the stairs leading to the second floor. Immediate family can join eligible members, while individual guests cost $15 (or $25 for two or more).
All members wishing to use the Falcon Club Party Deck must also hold a ticket to the game.
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Guests can watch the game from the outdoor deck or indoors via video screen. Snacks and complimentary water, coffee and hot chocolate will be available. A cash bar will be open in the lobby.
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Falcon Football Tailgate Park:
The Falcon Football Tailgate Park is open three hours prior to every game. This week, due to expected inclement weather, there will be no Kids' Zone area available.
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Falcon Marching Band:
The PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the south end of the stadium. All fans are encouraged to watch this pregame performances, as the Falcons get fired up for the game against the Bobcats. The band will then enter the stadium from underneath the stadium scoreboard and will continue their performance on the field beginning 20 minutes prior to kickoff.
This week's halftime show is devoted to "To Mars". Music selections for this performance include Gustav Holst's "The Planets", "Launch Sequence" from the movie Apollo 13, and "Hands of Fate" from Signs.
The Falcon Marching Band welcomes fans to enjoy their Fifth Quarter performance on the field, following the conclusion of the game.
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Falcon Team Walk
Due to the timing of this week's game, there will be no Team Walk from the Stroh Center.
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For the Kids:
Future Falcon Kids Club memberships are now available through the Falcon Club. Memberships are only $30, and it includes free admission to all home athletic events, numerous gifts, and invitations to special events. You can register for the Future Falcon Kids Club HERE.
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Game Day Programs:
The official BGSU football game day program will be available at stadium entrances and will also be sold during the game by local Boy Scout troops. The cost of a program is $5.
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Merchandise:
The Falcon Team Store will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is located in the Stroh Center. The Falcon Merchandise Tent, located by Gate 2 on the southwest side of the stadium, will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. when stadium gates open. Items available include Nike sideline gear, women's and youth apparel, and BGSU gifts. There will also be a merchandise kiosk on the east concourse of the stadium, open through halftime, as well as a merchandise cart in the tailgate area.
Promotions:
On Friday, BGSU Athletics announced promotions for Wednesday's football game. The entire release can be found HERE.
Here are some of the highlights:
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Best Tailgater Competition
Fans who wish to show off their cooking and tailgating skills can enter into the Best Dish and Best Side category by clicking on the link (CLICK HERE). A panel of judges will attend your tailgate prior to kickoff to sample food and determine a winner. The winner(s) will receive a VIP basketball experience for a mutually agreed-upon game during the 2017-18 men's or women's basketball season. To enter the contest click on the link (CLICK HERE) and fill out the form! A representative from BGSU Athletics will be in contact with you within 24 hours after registering.
Chick-fil-A Giveaway: The first 500 fans to Wednesday's game will receive a coupon for a free chicken sandwich at the Perrysburg Chick-fil-A location. The coupon-holder will be able to select from a regular, grilled, or spicy chicken sandwich.
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Falcon Flight Line: The first 100 students in the student section will receive a commemorative Battle of I-75 Falcon Flight Line t-shirts and also be invited to participate in the fan tunnel that will welcome the BGSU football team onto the field just prior to kickoff.
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Game Sponsor Tables: The Army, Moocho, College Advantage 529, the Toledo Blade, and the Allstate Tailgate Tour will have tables on the stadium concourse. This week's game sponsor is A.A. Green.
Honorary Captain: This week's honorary captain is Kory Lichtensteiger. Lichtensteiger was a star offensive lineman at BGSU from 2003-2007. He earned All-MAC honors in each of his four seasons, including first-team All-MAC awards in his junior and senior years. He was drafted by the NFL's Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft and spent nine seasons in the NFL with the Broncos, the Minnesota Vikings (2009) and the Washington Redskins (2010-2016).
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International Student Education Week: BGSU Football will help honor the university's international student community during the game against Toledo. Students carrying flags of nations represented by current BGSU international students will help make up the fan tunnel as the football team enters the field. The flag-bearers will also be recognized during the first timeout of the first quarter.
Recognitions: Several on-field recognitions will take place during the game. At the second timeout of the first quarter, this week's academic spoitlight will feature BGSUÂ Aviation. At the end of the first quarter, members of the Falcon Club Champions Circle and All-American Society will be recognized. At the first timeout of the second quarter, there will be a recognition for this week's Falcon Club Member of the Game.
Senior Day: Wednesday night's game will mark the final home contest for 21 seniors on the Bowling Green football team. The following players will be recognized on the field prior to the game, beginning at approximately 7:49 p.m.: Nilijah Ballew, Aaron Banks, Clark Clancy, Josh Cleveland, Joseph Davidson, Nick Fields, Hunter Folkertsma, Ben Hale, Ryan Hunter, Andrew Lucke, Nate Locke, Tim McAuliffe, Marcus Milton, Pete Norris, Teo Redding, Matt Robinson, Trevor Roop, Gus Schwieterman, Leonard Skattebo, Tavaraus Wade, and Donovan Wilson.
Student Promotions:Â In the fourth quarter, one student will be selected to attempt a participate in the Coca Cola Punt, Pass and Kick competition for a chance to win $5,000. Later in the fourth, one lucky student could win the 50-50-50 drawing -- if the student selected is in the student section at that time, they win $50! Prior to the game, there will be free food in for the first 150 students in the tailgate area behind the west side of the stadium. In addition, there will be student giveaways of BGSU-branded eye black stickers (first 400), a BGSU-branded tumbler with a coupon for a $1 hot chocolate (first 500), and a holiday-themed knit hat (first 800).
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Parking and Tickets:
Click HERE for all parking and ticket information, including a 2017Â BGSU football parking map, ticket prices, and a Doyt Perry Stadium seating chart.
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The BGSU Ticket Office in the Stroh Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Tickets can be picked up or purchased at the Doyt Perry Stadium ticket booths. Accepted payment forms for ticket purchases are cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
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The general/public will call booths are located on the east side of the stadium, outside of Gate 7. The BGSU Player Guest Will Call ientrance s located at Gate 5, while the Visiting Team Will Call entrance is located at Gate 9. Student ticket lines are located at the booths on the West side of the stadium, outside Gate 3. All booths open three hours prior to kickoff, and gates open 90 minutes later.
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Fans can also take advantage of BGSU's digital ticketing by clicking HERE. Fans can transfer unused tickets, print tickets from home, or pull up your tickets on your smart phone if you're at the game and forgot your tickets at home.
All RV/Trailers will be charged $25.00 for day of parking, $50.00 for overnight parking regardless of when they arrive or park. RV Parking is located on the side of the Stroh Center and is labeled RV Lot on the Football Game Day Map. Overflow RV parking will be Lot DD.
For students, parking is located on the east side of Doyt Perry Stadium. For complete information about student parking benefits, please check Campus Update.
For customers who need assistance, customer relations representatives will be walking around the stadium wearing yellow vests.
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Traffic and Directions:
From north or south via I-75: Use exit 181 and turn west on Wooster Street. The stadium will be on your right.
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From north or south via S.R. 25: Turn east on Wooster Street and travel past campus. The stadium will be on your left.
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From east or west via the Ohio Turnpike: Use exit 64 (Perrysburg). Follow I-75 South to exit 181. Turn west on Wooster Street. The stadium will be on your right.
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From east or west via U.S. 6: Use exit 65 (S.R. 25) and turn north. Take S.R. 25/Main Street to Wooster Street, turn east and travel past campus. The stadium will be on your left.
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50/50 Raffle:
Tickets for the Falcon Club 50/50 Raffle will be sold throughout the stadium. The drawing will be conducted between the 3rd and 4th quarters, and proceeds will go to the Falcon Club to fund student-athlete scholarships.
NOTE: Debit cards are accepted at the kiosk in the south end zone area.
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Student 50/50/50 Drawing:
In the fourth quarter, one lucky BGSUÂ student will have their name drawn for an opportunity to win $50. If they are in the student section at the time of the drawing, they win the cash. If the student is not present, the money rolls over to the following game, increasing the cash prize. This week's prize is $50!
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Lightning Delay Protocol
In the event of inclement weather, please be aware of plans for possible game delays due to lightning. When lightning strikes are spotted within eight miles of Doyt Perry Stadium, the game will be stopped, and the stands will be evacuated. Information about the delay will be relayed by the public address system, the game official, and the scoreboard. The primary safe areas for fans in the event of a delay are the restrooms underneath the stands, as well as the Sebo Center on the north end of the stadium. Secondary locations are the Stroh Center and the BGSU Ice Arena. For your safety, do NOT congregate in the open areas underneath the stands. Please retain your ticket for re-entry into the stadium.
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Delays will last a minimum of 30 minutes from the time of the last lightning strike. Any new strikes would reset the "delay" clock to 30 minutes.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING PEPPER SPRAY
- Pepper spray cans are NOT permitted inside Doyt L. Perry Stadium.
- Fans with pepper spray cans should go to one of the four ticket windows at the stadium. You will leave your can of pepper spray with your contact information in a bag that we will provide while you attend the game.
-Â Prior to halftime, cans of pepper spray will stay at the ticket window they were dropped off at, and you can retrieve them there until halftime.
- At halftime, all bags will be moved to the west side of the stadium into ticket window W-1, which will be staffed by one of our ticket staffers until ½ hour after the conclusion of the game (if all cans are picked up prior to halftime or at any point during the 2nd half, the ticket staffer will close the ticket window).
- Any cans left at this time will be moved to the Sebo Center administrative office where they can be picked up during normal business hours
Stadium Information:
- Students can enter the stadium through any gate, provided they have claimed their free ticket.
- Even sections are located on the east side of the stadium (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22).
- Odd sections are located on the west side of the stadium (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21).
- First aid and the paramedics station will be located on the northwest side of the stadium.
- The BGSU marketing tent is located in the southwest corner of Doyt Perry Stadium.
- Customer service and stadium information will be located at the marketing tent. This is also the lost-and-found area. Lost-and-found will be open for 30 minutes after the game. If you have lost an item and lost-and-found is closed, please call Steve Messenger at 419-372-7263.
- Police officers will be located throughout the stadium.
- Bowling Green State University is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is not allowed inside the stadium. Please help us by smoking in the designated areas outside of Gate 2.
- Green Game Day is a joint program between Campus Sustainability and BGSU Athletics to reduce waste in and around Doyt Perry Stadium. You can help us tackle waste by using a "green" bag in the tailgate area and filling it with cans and bottles. In the stadium, please recycle cans and bottles in the appropriate containers provided.
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