First Day In Frisco
1/5/2012 10:16:00 AM | Football
The Sam Houston State football team went through an exciting day of activities during their first 24 hours in Frisco, Texas, home of the NCAA Division I National Championship Football Game.
First, the Bearkats headed to Pizza Hut Park for a tour of the facility and an official NCAA Championship Final team photo.
Then it was on to a two-hour closed practice during which the squad went through preparations for the contest with North Dakota State which will kick off at 12 noon Saturday.
Following practice, more than 20 new media outlets gathered for a 30-minute session of interviews with Bearkat coaches and players. NCAA championship playoff officials said it was the largest turnout of media for a Football Championship Subdivision final they had seen.
Next all the players headed to an appearance at a Frisco elementary school where they visited with youngsters and went to a special pep rally.
Following team meetings with coaches and staff late Thursday afternoon, both the Sam Houston and North Dakota State players and coaches attended the "Great Texas BBQ Bowl" for fun and games at The Main Event in Frisco.
Friday at 12 noon both teams will be honored as a special National Championship Banquet at the Frisco Conference Center.
Sam Houston will have a short practice from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Pizza Hut Park and then go into team meetings to make final preparations for the game.
Two big events are scheduled for Bearkat fans who will be attending the NCAA Division I National Championship Game at Frisco, Texas, this weekend.
First, the Sam Houston State University Alumni Association will host an "All In" Orange Pep Rally Friday night at 7 p.m. at the NYLO Hotel located in Plano. The hotel is located at 8201 Preston Road where Preston and Headquarters Drive intersect.
The Sam Houston Cheerleaders and Marching Band will be featured at the "Pep Rally" and there also will be a D. J. All Bearkat fans are invited.
Saturday, the Bearkats' pregame tailgate will begin at 9 a.m. and run until kickoff at 12 noon at NCAA Tailgate Town next to Pizza Hut Park. There will be Bearkat fans "Pep Rally" from 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. featuring the Bearkat marching band, cheerleaders, Orange Pride team and Sammy Bearkat.
The Bearkat football team is scheduled to arrive and walk to the stadium at 9:30 a.m.
Tailgate Town is located at the corner of World Cup Way and the Gold and Platinum Parking Lots on the northwest corner of Pizza Hut Park.
All the fun and excitement finally climaxes with the 12:05 p.m. kickoff of the championship game between the Bearkats and the Bison. The game is sold out. ESPN2 will televise the event.
