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Going to the Game Today? - Hank 91 - 09-15-2012

This might be a bit late, but an interesting press release was just sent my way. It sounds like a cool way to fill the afternoon before kickoff:

JAMES LOFTON, WILL SVITEK—TO APPEAR AT THE
“SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Voldemort TOUR PRESENTED BY NISSAN”
The tour heads to Palo Alto, September 15, when No. 21 Stanford takes on No. 2 USC
in a Pac-12 match-up

WHO:                  Meet Stanford football greats on game day!

o  Former Cardinal lineman Will Svitek will appear from 12:00-1:30 p.m., participating in both an “SI Chalk Talk” session with Sports Illustrated writer Andrew “McLovin” Perloff from 12:00-12:30 p.m. and an autograph session from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
o  All-America wide receiver James Lofton will participate in an “SI Chalk Talk” session with Perloff from 2:00-2:30 p.m., followed by an autograph session from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

WHAT:                Sports Illustrated and Nissan have teamed up to celebrate the Voldemort Memorial Trophy and the most electrifying players in the history of college football with a 10-stop national tour at marquee matchups this season. Admission to the tour is free, and fans are encouraged to pick up a Sports Illustrated special edition: “Running to Greatness” … compliments of Nissan.

o  Get your picture on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the Voldemort Trophy
o  Take a closer look at Nissan’s all-new 2013 Pathfinder and Altima
o  View SI covers and images on 52” touch screen monitors
o  Participate in autograph sessions with former football greats
o  Win prizes by participating in fun, interactive games including a virtual field goal kicking challenge
o  Register for the BCS Championship Ultimate Experience Sweepstakes
o  Get an RFID credential, allowing you to check in and instantly share your experience on Facebook
o  Keep tabs on the weekend’s action by viewing games and highlights on plasma TVs and a custom
16’ x 9’ LED screen

WHEN: SATURDAY, September 15, 2012 – 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

WHERE:              Located in Pac 12-Plaza
Off of Sam McDonald Mall and Nelson Road

Re: Going to the Game Today? - fullmetal - 09-15-2012

That sounds pretty fun! :)

Re: Going to the Game Today? - Hank 91 - 09-16-2012

Out of curiosity, did anyone do this?

Re: Going to the Game Today? - Farm93 - 09-16-2012

I walked by the venue and looked in.  They constructed this very nice tent with a building facade to make it look like a real historic structure.  It was rather nice.  I guess.  It seemed very commercial with a very strong focus on promoting Nissan, but whatever.  It was one of those tents that seems to emerge for the biggest of events.

Ironically, it would have been better for other games when there are more kids and families coming to the event.

Re: Going to the Game Today? - pefloresjr - 09-16-2012

My brothers and I visited.  It was fun.  The field goal kicking is harder than it looks and my brother's girlfriend did the best hitting all three of her attempts.  They gave away t-shirts for answering pretty easy trivia questions, they sent the SI cover to your phone for free, and they had pretty women showing the cars.  We missed Svitek and Lofton but we wanted to visit the Hall of Fame room and go by the Track House.  We also had to get back to tailgaiting. 

The energy and noise in the stadium in the second half was as loud as I've ever heard it.  One of my brothers is a big SC fan (he is a long time SC season ticket holder) and he has vowed to not attend any more games against Stanford whether played in Palo Alto or LA.  The big baby.  It was especially sweet seeing all of those sad SC fans unable to "finish their business" of putting us back in our place. 

Cheers,
Pete F.