Sept. 13, 2007
FAN INFORMATION FOR NORTHWESTERN VS. DUKE (Take a Kid to the Game Night)
Bring two children (eighth grade and under) to the game and get free admission for the kids with the purchase of one adult end zone ticket ($20) -- that's a value of less than $7 per person! The FBI, in conjunction with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), will be distributing free child ID kits at Wildcat Alley and Walker Terrace. These kits include an inkless finger print kit as well as a DNA collection envelope.
Tickets are still available for Saturday's primetime game vs. Duke. Tickets, which can be purchased online at NUsports.com or by calling 847-491-CATS, are $30 per reserved seat and $20 per end zone seat.
East and West Parking Lots will open at 3 p.m. (Sorry, no exceptions)
Wildcat Alley will open at 5 p.m. ... Wildcat Alley features music, games, food, drinks compliments of Goose Island, meet and greet with the Wildcat women's soccer team, and much more!
Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Kickoff: 7:07 p.m.
"Walk With Us" at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday is also "Band Night" and "Salute to Midwest Football Night"
2007 Stadium Reminder -- No smoking is allowed in Ryan Field or the surrounding areas outside the stadium. Pass-outs will no longer be granted for this purpose. Thank you for your understanding.
Unless you hold a season parking pass or a handicapped parking pass, you will not be allowed to park in Ryan Field's East and West Parking Lots (located at Ashland Avenue and Central Street in Evanston). In addition, street parking immediately around the stadium is limited, and authorities are vigilant about towing violators.
The following directions will lead you to free parking lots on campus, from which free shuttle buses can take you to Ryan Field. Shuttle buses begin running approximately two hours before kickoff, and run until one hour after the conclusion of the game.
Northwestern University, the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, and other intimidating actions directed at officials, athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated. Thank you.
Local non-emergency phone numbers that do not require a priority response:
Evanston Police: 847-866-5000
Northwestern University Police: 847-491-3254
Directions to Ryan Field:
From the North:
Take I-94 to Skokie Blvd/ Route 41 Exit. Exit ramp becomes Skokie Boulevard. Continue south to Lake Avenue (2nd traffic light). Turn left on Lake Avenue and proceed east to Sheridan Road and continue south to football parking lots.
From the South:
Take I-90/94. Where I-90 and I-94 split, take I-94 toward Milwaukee. Follow I-94 to Dempster Street east and proceed east on Dempster Street to Chicago Avenue. Turn left onto Chicago Avenue and proceed north to football parking lots.
Alternate Route from the South:
Take Lake Shore Drive north to Sheridan Road. Continue north on Sheridan Road until you arrive at the Evanston Campus. Proceed to the football parking lots.
From the West/ O'Hare Airport:
Take I-55, I-88 or I-90 to I-294. Follow I-294 north to Dempster Street east. Proceed east on Dempster Street to Chicago Avenue. Turn left on Chicago Avenue and proceed north to football parking lots.
Alternate Exit from I-294 and I-94:
Take Touhy Avenue east and proceed to McCormick Boulevard. Turn left on McCormick Boulevard and proceed north to Dempster Street. Turn right on Dempster Street and proceed east to Forest Avenue. Turn left on Forest Avenue and proceed north to football parking lots.
More Marketing/Promotions Information
Pregames with Pat are back! 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13 at Bluestone in Evanston. Also, Oct. 11 and Nov. 1!
GROUPS of 50 or more can purchase nonconference game sideline seats at half price ($15), plus receive all the benefits for a group. Benefits include:
Group Welcome on the scoreboard
Entry into the group merchandise drawing
Five game programs
Wildcat drawstring backpacks for everyone in the group
Entry into the ESPNZone Party Pack drawing
Group leader also receives: a Northwestern bucket hat, ESPNZone game card
Advanced purchase only
Group tickets are available for all home games except the Sept. 29 contest vs. Michigan. Big Ten games are $25 each for groups of 50 or more and they receive all of the benefits listed above.
U.S. Cellular Special Events and Offers
Events
On Saturday, September 15 during the Northwestern vs. Duke football game don't miss your chance to experience U.S. Cellular's "Express Your Cell" Tour. Prior to the game the tour will be at Wildcat Alley and after kick-off check it out at Touchdown Terrace. At the tour express yourself and your cell by:
Creating your own personalized phone ringtone with a professional DJ
Personalizing your cell phone wallpaper with the help of a professional graffiti artist
Using your cell phone to design your own FREE t-shirt
This is a FREE event for students to enjoy, receive free giveaways and enter for a chance to win a tricked-out 1964 Chevy Impala that will be on display at Wildcat Alley. To learn more, visit "Express Your Cell" online at
Also on September 15, U.S. Cellular will have an engraver on site to engrave the NU logo on the back of your phone. Visit U.S. Cellular in Touchdown Terrace to get you phone engraved!
Tickets are still available for Michigan. Get the best seats by purchasing a season ticket or a 3-pack. Call 847-491-CATS for more information.