Battle Of The Piney Woods Game Day Information
10/7/2011 12:00:00 AM | Football
Oct. 7, 2011
HOUSTON, Texas - The 2011 Battle of the Piney Woods presented by YP.com is just one day away, and ticket sales remain strong with fewer than 5,000 tickets remaining. The annual rivalry game between Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin will kick off at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8 at Reliant Stadium.
Tailgating will be allowed in all available Reliant Park parking lots. Admission to all parking will be cash only at $15 per vehicle, and the lots will open at 10:00 a.m. Sam Houston State fans are encouraged enter from Kirby Dr., which will put them near the official Bearkat tailgate party in the Blue Lot. Stephen F. Austin fans are encouraged to enter from Fannin St. to be near the official Lumberjack tailgate in the Blue Lot near the Astrodome.
For fans planning to set up their own tailgates, H-E-B will sponsor a Tailgater of the Game contest. Judges will be looking for the tailgate which best exemplifies team spirit, great food, originality and hospitality while making the best use of H-E-B products. The winning tailgate will be recognized during the game on the video board and will win an H-E-B gift card.
No decision has been made regarding the status of Reliant Stadium's retractable roof, but the Houston Texans' "50-80 Rule" will apply for this game. The 50-80 Rule states that if the temperature at kickoff is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above 80, the roof will be closed for fan comfort. If the temperature is between 50 and 80, the decision will be made before 11:45 a.m. on game day.
Currently, the forecast for Saturday calls for a high of 87 with a 30 percent chance of rain. If the roof is open, the referee has sole discretion to close it during the game. Within the last two minutes of the game, the roof must remain in its current state until the game ends.
Fans can purchase tickets by going to www.sfajacks.com or by calling the SFA Ticket Office at (936) 468-2606.
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