Troy University Athletics
Need to Know – Gameday at The Vet; Southern Miss Game
10/5/2022 10:50:00 AM | Football
Football is back at The Vet on Saturday when Troy hosts Southern Miss; kickoff is set for 6 p.m. between the Trojans and Golden Eagles.
Troy Athletics is excited to announce new items that will take place surrounding gameday this season at The Vet and reminders of some returning items that will help make your gameday experience the best it can be.
Visit TroyTrojans.com/Gameday prior to each visit to campus to see the complete information on parking, traffic flow, shuttles and tickets for each of Troy's home games.
Ticket Sales / Will Call / Gate Information
Tickets are sold on gameday at the following locations:
Main Ticket Office (Tine Davis Fieldhouse) - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Gate One - 1 p.m. until halftime
Will call will now be located at Gate One due to construction at Riddle-Pace Field; will call will be open from 1 p.m. until halftime for 6 p.m. games.
All gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, while the Stadium Club and Suites open two hours prior to kickoff.
Ticket Specials
Fans can purchase buy one, get one free reserved tickets in sections 204 and 207 from now until midnight on Friday, Oct. 7. Using the promo code OCTOBER online at TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets or by calling 334-670-3681, fans will be able to secure two seats in those reserved sections for just $24.
Additionally, Troy is offering fans the chance to double-dip and attend both October home games – Southern Miss (Oct. 8) and Texas State (Oct. 15) – with a $20 special that provides a general admission ticket for both games. Fans can use the same OCTOBER promo code online at TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets or call the ticket office to take advantage of this special.
Parking
All on-campus parking is reserved for members of the Trojan Warrior Club. Lots are assigned based on the level of annual philanthropic donations to the Trojan Warrior Club. To find out more about parking, please contact Gary Wilbert (gwilbert@troy.edu) or Walker Sandlin (bsandlin@troy.edu).
For the first time, single-game parking is available for purchase in Lot 5 for $30 per game by visiting TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets.
Lot 2 and Handicap parking are located in the Troy University Rec Center Parking Lot. These lots may be access via John M. Long Drive from George Wallace Drive or Park Street. Please note that Lot 2 parking passes must displayed for access to the lot. Fans needing access to the handicap lot must have a valid state-issued handicap tag.
Lots 1, 3, 4 and 5 may be accessed at the roundabout located by the lagoon. Fans may access this by taking George Wallace Drive and turning onto International Blvd across the street from Charles Henderson High School. Fans may also access this location by turning off Elm Street onto Veterans Memorial Drive across from the Sorority Houses.
Football Letterwinners Day – 1987 & 2007 Team Reunions
Troy Athletics welcomes back all former football letterwinners to the Trojans' game against Southern Miss on October 8 in The Vet. As part of the celebration, Troy will honor the 1987 National Championship team and the 2007 Sun Belt Conference Championship team.
Returning letterwinners can receive up to four complimentary tickets to the game and are invited to an exclusive pregame tailgate in Tailgate Terrace; RSVP to Ryan Kay, akay@troy.edu. Additionally, all football letterwinners will be invited down to the field to be recognized during the game.
Troy will wear throwback helmets in the game to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the 1987 NCAA Division II National Championship squad. Under the direction of head coach Rick Rhoades, the Trojans won their final 12 games of the season, including a 31-17 victory over Portland State to win the title. Troy outscored its three opponents 107-41 in the playoffs.
The 2007 Trojans defeated Oklahoma State, put a scare into Georgia and rolled off Troy's second consecutive Sun Belt title under legendary head coach Larry Blakeney
Traffic Information
George Wallace Drive will CLOSE two (2) hours prior to kickoff until one (1) hour after the completion of the game from International Blvd. (traffic light at Charles Henderson High School) to Johnny Long Drive.
Fans with access to National Guard Armory Lot and North End Zone Lot will be granted access to those lots within the two-hour closure with the proper parking pass. ALL traffic to those lots MUST enter from the north end of George Wallace Drive – from Downtown/Elm Street, not Highway 231.
Guardian Credit Union Fan Zone
Located outside The Vet in the South end of the stadium and behind the outfield wall, the Guardian Credit Union Fan Zone (Tailgate Terrace) is the central hub for fans on gamedays.
Troy Athletics Kids Zone
The Troy Kids Zone opens at 2 p.m. in the Riddle-Pace Field outfield. Children of all ages are invited to take part in the fun with free inflatables until 5 p.m. A pair of Troy branded inflatables return to the Kids Zone for the kids to play on with a Troy bounce house and a Troy football/soccer interactive game.
Food Trucks
Food trucks return to The Vet for the home opener and will be located along University Avenue around Tailgate Terrace. Fans will be able to sample from various food trucks.
Horn Beverage Tailgate Terrace Concert Series
Troy's popular Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series returns for the 2022 season with an exciting lineup for each of the Trojans' six home games at The Vet. The free concerts will take place each week in Tailgate Terrace three hours before kickoff, with Gabe Meredith taking the stage this Saturday.
A Troy native and Troy University student, Meredith specializes in country hits and classic rock with his solo acoustic guitar act.
Concessions
In addition to the standard concession items, Sodexo will offer specialty items at different locations throughout The Vet – Funnel Cakes, Dippin' Dots, Chick-fil-A, Domino's Pizza, Snobiz Snow Cones, Melia's Cupcakes, Conecuh Dogs & Two Brothers Ice Cream.
Additionally, Sodexo will offer a specialty item of the game at Stand 6 on the East Concourse and Stand 2 on East Concourse … this week's item will be a BBQ Pork Sandwich.
Talladega College Marching Band
Special appearance by the Great Tornado Band from Talladega College as part of the game in conjunction with the Sound of the South. Both bands will perform during halftime and throughout the game.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Fans are invited to visit the pink squad car that will be parked along University Avenue near the food trucks. The Pink Heals – Guardians of the Ribbon Lower Alabama Chapter will be on location as part of the game for fans to take photos with and sign the vehicle in memory and support of loved ones that have battled Breast Cancer. This group will be honored during the game as well.
Health Care Appreciation
Local healthcare workers can take advantage of a $10 ticket special for this game. Tickets must be purchased in advance at TroyTrojans.com/Healthcare. Interested groups may also contact Isaac Peterson at ipeterson@troy.edu.
Varsity Spirit Day
Nearly 200 high school and middle school cheerleaders will be on campus for a pregame camp hosted by Varsity Spirit, along with an appearance by the Troy Cheerleaders in Trojan Arena. This group will also perform prior to kickoff on the field.
Trojan Walk
Troy's traditional pre-game march into Veterans Memorial Stadium, Trojan Walk sponsored by Harley Davidson of Dothan, will begin at the intersection of University Avenue and George Wallace Drive. The Trojans will walk through the brick portal into Tailgate Terrace before entering the stadium at Gate 1. Trojan Walk will begin at 3:45 p.m. The Troy buses will be led to Trojan Walk by a Troy branded Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Water Monsters
Two Water Monsters, sponsored by Stone Cold Heating & Air, featuring 150-gallon tanks of cold filtered water will be located on the South Concourse to assist fans in staying cool and hydrated. Fans are permitted to bring empty, non-glass, bottles/cups inside to fill up at the various water stations and/or one (1) sealed bottle of water or empty plastic drink container that does not exceed 20oz to be used at these locations.
Misting Fans
Misting fans, sponsored by Stone Cold Heating & Air, will be strategically located throughout the concourses of The Vet on gameday to provide cooling stations for guests looking to beat the heat. Each of the two main concourses (East & West) will feature two of the fans.
Beer Garden
Sponsored by Horn Beverage, Troy fans who are of age can enjoy a beer garden in Tailgate Terrace from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. All drinks purchased in the beer garden must remain in the marked area and all guests must be at least 21 years old to enter.
Troy Sports Radio Network Pregame Show
The Troy Sports Radio Crew, led by "Voice of the Trojans" Barry McKnight, will be on location in Tailgate Terrace behind the Riddle-Pace Field batter's eye for the radio pregame show sponsored by Harley Davidson of Dothan beginning at 4 p.m. to preview the game on the full Troy Sports Radio Network.
Student Guest Tickets
Troy University students can purchase $2 guest tickets for Saturday's game. Sales run until 5 p.m. on Friday through the Troy Ticket Office.
Mini Helmet Pick Up
Fans who purchased their 2022 season tickets before the season ticket holder gift deadline will be able to pick up their 1987 commemorative mini helmet on gameday from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the main ticket office in the Tine Davis Fieldhouse. Fans can begin picking up their helmets during regular business hours beginning Thursday.
Troy Preview Day
During Trojan Day, you will learn more about admissions, scholarships and housing and have the opportunity to ask questions at our in-depth Admissions presentation. After the presentation, you can experience the beautiful Troy Campus, including visiting our academic facilities and student life areas. To wrap up your day, explore your interests as you meet one-on-one with academic departments and student organizations during our browse session.
Mobile Ticketing
Beginning in 2022, mobile ticketing and parking will be an option for fans to use on gameday.
Ticket purchasers can manage their tickets on their smartphones by visiting TroyTrojans.com/tickets and logging into their account. It is strongly encouraged that all fans download their tickets before game day. Just prior to reaching the gates, fans will simply open their digital wallet on their smartphone, select their game tickets or parking passes, and hold their smartphone near the scanner.
In-Game Promotions
• Half Shell Gift Card for the Half Shell Oyster Shuffle
• Publix Gift Card to a Fan for the Tailgaters of the Game
• Premier Dodge Jeep give-a-way if Troy returns the opening kickoff of the first or second half for a touchdown – Dodge Ram 1500
• Montgomery Airport Higher or Lower
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
• Guardian Credit Union Cash Grab
• Planet Fitness Fan Cam
• Conecuh Sausage T-Shirt Cannon
Game Recognitions
• Varsity Spirit Day
• Breast Cancer Awareness
• Troy Regional Medical Center Game Ball
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• Trojan Warrior Club Member of the Game
• Troy Football Letterwinners
• Troy Animal Clinic Pet Pal of the Game
Troy Athletics is excited to announce new items that will take place surrounding gameday this season at The Vet and reminders of some returning items that will help make your gameday experience the best it can be.
Visit TroyTrojans.com/Gameday prior to each visit to campus to see the complete information on parking, traffic flow, shuttles and tickets for each of Troy's home games.
Ticket Sales / Will Call / Gate Information
Tickets are sold on gameday at the following locations:
Main Ticket Office (Tine Davis Fieldhouse) - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Gate One - 1 p.m. until halftime
Will call will now be located at Gate One due to construction at Riddle-Pace Field; will call will be open from 1 p.m. until halftime for 6 p.m. games.
All gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, while the Stadium Club and Suites open two hours prior to kickoff.
Ticket Specials
Fans can purchase buy one, get one free reserved tickets in sections 204 and 207 from now until midnight on Friday, Oct. 7. Using the promo code OCTOBER online at TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets or by calling 334-670-3681, fans will be able to secure two seats in those reserved sections for just $24.
Additionally, Troy is offering fans the chance to double-dip and attend both October home games – Southern Miss (Oct. 8) and Texas State (Oct. 15) – with a $20 special that provides a general admission ticket for both games. Fans can use the same OCTOBER promo code online at TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets or call the ticket office to take advantage of this special.
Parking
All on-campus parking is reserved for members of the Trojan Warrior Club. Lots are assigned based on the level of annual philanthropic donations to the Trojan Warrior Club. To find out more about parking, please contact Gary Wilbert (gwilbert@troy.edu) or Walker Sandlin (bsandlin@troy.edu).
For the first time, single-game parking is available for purchase in Lot 5 for $30 per game by visiting TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets.
Lot 2 and Handicap parking are located in the Troy University Rec Center Parking Lot. These lots may be access via John M. Long Drive from George Wallace Drive or Park Street. Please note that Lot 2 parking passes must displayed for access to the lot. Fans needing access to the handicap lot must have a valid state-issued handicap tag.
Lots 1, 3, 4 and 5 may be accessed at the roundabout located by the lagoon. Fans may access this by taking George Wallace Drive and turning onto International Blvd across the street from Charles Henderson High School. Fans may also access this location by turning off Elm Street onto Veterans Memorial Drive across from the Sorority Houses.
Football Letterwinners Day – 1987 & 2007 Team Reunions
Troy Athletics welcomes back all former football letterwinners to the Trojans' game against Southern Miss on October 8 in The Vet. As part of the celebration, Troy will honor the 1987 National Championship team and the 2007 Sun Belt Conference Championship team.
Returning letterwinners can receive up to four complimentary tickets to the game and are invited to an exclusive pregame tailgate in Tailgate Terrace; RSVP to Ryan Kay, akay@troy.edu. Additionally, all football letterwinners will be invited down to the field to be recognized during the game.
Troy will wear throwback helmets in the game to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the 1987 NCAA Division II National Championship squad. Under the direction of head coach Rick Rhoades, the Trojans won their final 12 games of the season, including a 31-17 victory over Portland State to win the title. Troy outscored its three opponents 107-41 in the playoffs.
The 2007 Trojans defeated Oklahoma State, put a scare into Georgia and rolled off Troy's second consecutive Sun Belt title under legendary head coach Larry Blakeney
Traffic Information
George Wallace Drive will CLOSE two (2) hours prior to kickoff until one (1) hour after the completion of the game from International Blvd. (traffic light at Charles Henderson High School) to Johnny Long Drive.
Fans with access to National Guard Armory Lot and North End Zone Lot will be granted access to those lots within the two-hour closure with the proper parking pass. ALL traffic to those lots MUST enter from the north end of George Wallace Drive – from Downtown/Elm Street, not Highway 231.
Guardian Credit Union Fan Zone
Located outside The Vet in the South end of the stadium and behind the outfield wall, the Guardian Credit Union Fan Zone (Tailgate Terrace) is the central hub for fans on gamedays.
Troy Athletics Kids Zone
The Troy Kids Zone opens at 2 p.m. in the Riddle-Pace Field outfield. Children of all ages are invited to take part in the fun with free inflatables until 5 p.m. A pair of Troy branded inflatables return to the Kids Zone for the kids to play on with a Troy bounce house and a Troy football/soccer interactive game.
Food Trucks
Food trucks return to The Vet for the home opener and will be located along University Avenue around Tailgate Terrace. Fans will be able to sample from various food trucks.
Horn Beverage Tailgate Terrace Concert Series
Troy's popular Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series returns for the 2022 season with an exciting lineup for each of the Trojans' six home games at The Vet. The free concerts will take place each week in Tailgate Terrace three hours before kickoff, with Gabe Meredith taking the stage this Saturday.
A Troy native and Troy University student, Meredith specializes in country hits and classic rock with his solo acoustic guitar act.
Concessions
In addition to the standard concession items, Sodexo will offer specialty items at different locations throughout The Vet – Funnel Cakes, Dippin' Dots, Chick-fil-A, Domino's Pizza, Snobiz Snow Cones, Melia's Cupcakes, Conecuh Dogs & Two Brothers Ice Cream.
Additionally, Sodexo will offer a specialty item of the game at Stand 6 on the East Concourse and Stand 2 on East Concourse … this week's item will be a BBQ Pork Sandwich.
Talladega College Marching Band
Special appearance by the Great Tornado Band from Talladega College as part of the game in conjunction with the Sound of the South. Both bands will perform during halftime and throughout the game.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Fans are invited to visit the pink squad car that will be parked along University Avenue near the food trucks. The Pink Heals – Guardians of the Ribbon Lower Alabama Chapter will be on location as part of the game for fans to take photos with and sign the vehicle in memory and support of loved ones that have battled Breast Cancer. This group will be honored during the game as well.
Health Care Appreciation
Local healthcare workers can take advantage of a $10 ticket special for this game. Tickets must be purchased in advance at TroyTrojans.com/Healthcare. Interested groups may also contact Isaac Peterson at ipeterson@troy.edu.
Varsity Spirit Day
Nearly 200 high school and middle school cheerleaders will be on campus for a pregame camp hosted by Varsity Spirit, along with an appearance by the Troy Cheerleaders in Trojan Arena. This group will also perform prior to kickoff on the field.
Trojan Walk
Troy's traditional pre-game march into Veterans Memorial Stadium, Trojan Walk sponsored by Harley Davidson of Dothan, will begin at the intersection of University Avenue and George Wallace Drive. The Trojans will walk through the brick portal into Tailgate Terrace before entering the stadium at Gate 1. Trojan Walk will begin at 3:45 p.m. The Troy buses will be led to Trojan Walk by a Troy branded Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Water Monsters
Two Water Monsters, sponsored by Stone Cold Heating & Air, featuring 150-gallon tanks of cold filtered water will be located on the South Concourse to assist fans in staying cool and hydrated. Fans are permitted to bring empty, non-glass, bottles/cups inside to fill up at the various water stations and/or one (1) sealed bottle of water or empty plastic drink container that does not exceed 20oz to be used at these locations.
Misting Fans
Misting fans, sponsored by Stone Cold Heating & Air, will be strategically located throughout the concourses of The Vet on gameday to provide cooling stations for guests looking to beat the heat. Each of the two main concourses (East & West) will feature two of the fans.
Beer Garden
Sponsored by Horn Beverage, Troy fans who are of age can enjoy a beer garden in Tailgate Terrace from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. All drinks purchased in the beer garden must remain in the marked area and all guests must be at least 21 years old to enter.
Troy Sports Radio Network Pregame Show
The Troy Sports Radio Crew, led by "Voice of the Trojans" Barry McKnight, will be on location in Tailgate Terrace behind the Riddle-Pace Field batter's eye for the radio pregame show sponsored by Harley Davidson of Dothan beginning at 4 p.m. to preview the game on the full Troy Sports Radio Network.
Student Guest Tickets
Troy University students can purchase $2 guest tickets for Saturday's game. Sales run until 5 p.m. on Friday through the Troy Ticket Office.
Mini Helmet Pick Up
Fans who purchased their 2022 season tickets before the season ticket holder gift deadline will be able to pick up their 1987 commemorative mini helmet on gameday from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the main ticket office in the Tine Davis Fieldhouse. Fans can begin picking up their helmets during regular business hours beginning Thursday.
Troy Preview Day
During Trojan Day, you will learn more about admissions, scholarships and housing and have the opportunity to ask questions at our in-depth Admissions presentation. After the presentation, you can experience the beautiful Troy Campus, including visiting our academic facilities and student life areas. To wrap up your day, explore your interests as you meet one-on-one with academic departments and student organizations during our browse session.
Mobile Ticketing
Beginning in 2022, mobile ticketing and parking will be an option for fans to use on gameday.
Ticket purchasers can manage their tickets on their smartphones by visiting TroyTrojans.com/tickets and logging into their account. It is strongly encouraged that all fans download their tickets before game day. Just prior to reaching the gates, fans will simply open their digital wallet on their smartphone, select their game tickets or parking passes, and hold their smartphone near the scanner.
In-Game Promotions
• Half Shell Gift Card for the Half Shell Oyster Shuffle
• Publix Gift Card to a Fan for the Tailgaters of the Game
• Premier Dodge Jeep give-a-way if Troy returns the opening kickoff of the first or second half for a touchdown – Dodge Ram 1500
• Montgomery Airport Higher or Lower
• Vance Law Firm Made Field Goal T-Shirt Toss
• Guardian Credit Union Cash Grab
• Planet Fitness Fan Cam
• Conecuh Sausage T-Shirt Cannon
Game Recognitions
• Varsity Spirit Day
• Breast Cancer Awareness
• Troy Regional Medical Center Game Ball
• T-Roy's Kids Club Member of the Game
• Trojan Warrior Club Member of the Game
• Troy Football Letterwinners
• Troy Animal Clinic Pet Pal of the Game
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